The long history
Feodosiyathat stretches back from prehistoric times, put an indelible imprint on the present appearance of this the largest cultural, tourist, transport and shopping centre
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States. The land enjoyed great popularity since ancient times. In Feodosia were found the remains of the Acropolis and ancient settlements, dugouts, utility pits, stone buildings and remnants of pottery, with the Scythian ornaments, amphorae and ancient coins Panticapaeum coinage. Among the well preserved monuments of history and architecture, it should be noted fragments of medieval fortifications – towers, the ruins of the Genoese citadel. As well as the remains of FORTS and temples of the Armenian people. Interesting monument of religious architecture is the Mosque the Mufti-Dzhami – is unique in its kind Muslim temple built during the reign of the Ottoman Empire. Other invaluable monuments and landmarks of the city, belong to the XIX-XX centuries. The most popular of these is the Museum of Aivazovsky – an amazing place where you will meet with outstanding paintings, which, as it seems, can at any time flow in the galleries, the raging flood waters. Unique monument created in the spirit of Oriental architecture is also the summer residence of stamboli. Stunning views, in the spirit of noble estates has a cottage Miles. Lovers of literature and all moreman will also be a tour of the literary-memorial Museum of Alexander green, the author of hundreds of exciting and elegant novels, salted with sea pages. About the amazing and incredibly long journey, which passed town after 27 centuries of its existence, can be found in the state Museum, or "Museum of antiquities". A unique collection of exhibits of the institution amounts to more than 70 000 monuments of archeology, Ethnography, Mineralogy, philately, numismatics, ceramics, and other values. Anyone interested in the cultural life of the city, definitely worth a visit are the Museum of the tsvetaevs Museum of Muhina. The extraordinary delight of collectors will cause exposure of the Feodosia Museum of money. Feodosiya is also a place of attraction of many pilgrims. Because there is a large number of Orthodox churches. The most famous of them is the ancient Church of All Saints, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, the Church of the archangels Michael and Gabriel, the Cathedral of the Kazan icon of the Mother of God, Catherine's Church, St. George temple, and many others.