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Founded in the 9th–10th centuries, Bolgar was one of the largest cities of the Golden Horde. Today, this ancient settlement on the banks of the Volga is a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can see the ruins of the Cathedral Mosque, the Eastern Mausoleum, the White Mosque, and the 14th-century Black Chamber. The Bolgar State Museum-Reserve offers tours of the main sights of Great Bolgar, including a 500-kilogram Quran.
Address of the museum-reserve: Nazarovykh St. 67, Bolgary village, Republic of Tatarstan
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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