Photographer’s Note
The Khan's Palace or Hansaray is located in the town of Bagçasaray(Bakhchisaray), Crimea, Ukraine. It was built in the 16th century and became home to a succession of Crimean Khans. The walled enclosure contains a mosque, a harem, a cemetery, living quarters and gardens. The palace interior has been decorated to appear lived in and reflects the traditional 16th century Crimean Tatar style. It is one of three Muslim palaces found in Europe, the others being Topkapi Palace in Turkey and the Alhambra in Spain.
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Photo Information
- Copyright: Qirim Said (SaidQirimli) (40)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-05-05
- Categories: Architecture
- Exposure: f/4.8, 1/750 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Sergiyade East, Islamic Architecture [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-10-21 4:57
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