Circassian Heritage Center


Housed in a complex of century-old basalt houses, this museum offers a fascinating peek at the local Circassian community and their daily life during Ottoman times. Admission includes a 20-minute film (with English subtitles) and a one-hour tour that takes in traditional Circassian clothing, musical instruments, household objects and agricultural implements. Call ahead for English tour times.


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