Bakhchysrai — Crimean Khanate Capitol
On July 11, 2026, a group of Crimean guides and friends made a day trip to Bakhchysarai. Once the capital of the Crimean Khanate, it is a place where history still breathes in the narrow streets and the views of the towering mountain cliffs. Its heart is Hansaray — the only surviving palace of the Crimean Khans. For centuries this was the political and cultural center of the Giray dynasty. Today it stands as a living museum of Crimean Tatar architecture and history. We spent three hours on a guided tour of the old city — tracing the paths of merchants, scholars, and khans throughЧитать далее →
