Eupatoria Museum of Local History (Yevpatoriya / Yevpatoriia)

Ukraine / Krym / Yevpatoriya / Yevpatoriya / Yevpatoriia / Duvanovskaya ulitsa / vulytsia Duvanivska, 11/2
 historical building, 1913_construction, object of cultural heritage of regional importance (Russia), local museum, tourist attraction

There is an unusual eye-catching building in the Duvanovskaya str. It used to be the mansion of Yu.M. Gelelovich, a local tradesman; it was built in 1912 in the Mauritanian style. Now it houses the Museum of local history that collects various items related to development of Eupatoria, military operations in its vicinity and objects found in the excavation sites.

The family of Gelelovich, a tradesman from Eupatoria, had less than 10 years to enjoy living in their new mansion.

After the revolution the building was confiscated. In February 1921 the command of the 46th infantry division decided that this building should house the «Museum of antiquity». This museum was opened in July 1921. Objects on display were books, works of art and antique things confiscated from rich residents of the city.

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Coordinates:   45°11'13"N   33°22'10"E
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