"The Bagçesaray Palace of the Crimean Khans is a compact architectural ensemble consisting of 17 buildings and 9 inner closed courtyards. The total area of the ensemble is about 500000 square meters (including 7190 m of the built-up area). The Bagçesaray Palace of the Crimean Khans was built in the third-fourth decades of the 16 century. The oldest dated construction of the initial ensemble bears the date of 1532, while the written records mention the Palace under 1539...." Source: UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Postcard 1
A nice panaromic view of the Khan's Palace in Bakhchisary, Ukraine. Thanks to Ilina of Ukraine.
Postcard 2
Bakhchisrai, the Khan's Palace. Thanks to Vika of Simperopol, Crimea. Mailed using Russian stamps since Crimea is now uses Russia postal service.
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