Simferopol is sure to appeal to fans of exciting excursions, as there are many interesting sights in the city. The Vorontsov Palace is located in a beautiful park; it is a prominent landmark in the classical style. The palace was built in 1826 for the governor Naryshkin; there he hosted a lot of famous guests. Next to the palace there is the old botanical garden, which is also one of the city's attractions. To get acquainted with the city's history and cultural traditions of local people visit the Crimean Ethnographic Museum. It was founded in 1923, but with the outbreak of the Second World War it has ceased to exist and was re-opened relatively recently, in 1992. The museum’s exhibition includes more than 4 thousand exhibits, most of which were donated by local residents. Scythian Naples, the ruins of ancient Scythian capital, is another interesting attraction. Archaeologists have restored the center of the old town located at the top of the hill. Guests of this unique open-air museum can stroll through the historic main square and admire the spectacular building with columns - the mausoleum - where remains of Scythian nobility are stored. One of the most beautiful buildings of the city is the Kebir-Jami Mosque. It was founded in 1508 and is the oldest object in the city. The mosque is open to all comers; tourists would definitely appreciate fine interior design of the shrine. There are interesting natural attractions in Simferopol, one of which is located near the
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