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Khan's Palace in Bakhchisarai - the former residence of the Crimean khans. Historical and cultural monument of global importance, the world's only a sample of the Crimean Tatar palace architecture. The palace is part of the Bakhchisaray Historical and Cultural Reserve. The rooms of the palace are located Museum of History and Culture of the Crimean Tatars, an art museum, an exhibition of weapons and firearms. The territory of the palace complex occupies 4.3 hectares. Previously, the area of ​​the palace complex was 18 hectares. The palace is situated on the left bank of the river Tchuruk-Su. The structure of the palace complex includes the northern and southern gates, the suite building, Palace Square, the main building, the harem, Khan's kitchen and stables, library building, Falcon Tower, Khan mosque, Persian Garden, khan cemetery tomb (turbot) Dilara Bikech tombs Northern and South turbot, tombstone rotunda room Sari-Guzel quay with three bridges, gardens and park facilities, Ekaterina's mile, and other objects. The architectural style of the palace continues the tradition of Ottoman architecture XVI-XVII centuries. The main architectural idea - the embodiment of the Muslim idea of ​​a Garden of Eden on earth. Bakhchisaray is translated from the Crimean Tatar language as the Palace Garden. Inside the palace courtyard with a lot of trees, flowers and fountains. Facilities light, decorated with paintings, collected tracery window grilles.