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It will be interesting to visit the Ince Minare museum. It is located in the 13th century building and also represents a great cultural value. Originally this building housed a religious school; the last few centuries it has laid in ruins, and recently it was decided to open a historical museum there. There is another important excursion site, Alaedina Mosque (Alaaddin Tepesi), situated in the downtown. It was built on a high artificial mound raised by an order of Allaedina Keykubat. In addition to the beautiful mosque, there are the ruins of an ancient palace and tomb of the Turkish sultans on the hill.

At the foot of the hill is Allaedina district, near which some notable excursion sites are concentrated. The building of Inge Minare Medresesi, which was completed in 1258, is an architectural masterpiece. At present, it is also converted into a museum and represents the collection of handicrafts to its visitors. The Archaeological Museum housing the most interesting findings of scientists is certainly worth a look. Recently, the museum has opened a separate body, the Pottery Museum. Its collection represents an impressive period of time.
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