Khan's Mosque

Not many foreigners know that Russian town Kasimov was ruled by pro-Moscow Tatar khans for centuries

I saw that curious mosque in June while exploring the central part of that town. I was alone. It looked really old, somewhat deserted, very different from Islamic places of worship I knew, and even e...

In fact, the state at it - not achti ...

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We were three - we were with my wife and her girlfriend. During the second half of February. During a pedestrian tour of Kasimov. In fact, our guide said that the Tatar in the city almost didn't stay: just less than h...

Object of Kasimovsky Khanst

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The Khan mosque in Kasimov is a tourist attraction and perhaps is part of the three places of compulsory visit when visiting this cozy provincial town. The mosque is connected with a mass of legends. On ...

An interesting historical place and a beautiful view from the minaret.

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There was a small cozy museum, long ago not there. The view from the top of the minaret is impressive! Near the place of burial of one of the rulers of the Kasimovsky Khanstia.

Very enjoyed

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Our last day in Kasimov, starting at the Regional Museum, continued in his own department – Old mosque. Mosques in the city two, Old, or Khanskaya, built in the 18th century, but stands on the spot the sword ...