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Selishchi Destination Guide

Delve into Selishchi in Russia

Selishchi in the region of Rjazan is a city in Russia - some 162 mi or ( 261 km ) East of Moscow , the country's capital .

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Current time in Selishchi is now 06:37 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Moscow " with a UTC offset of 4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zemskoye, Zakharovo, Vykushi, Voronezh, and Vladimir. While being here, make sure to check out Zemskoye . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Selishchi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Khan's Mosque

Khan's Mosque in Kasimov is the oldest mosque in Central Russia. It dates from the Qasim Khanate of the 15th and 16th centuries. According to Kadir Ali, the brick mosque was built by Shahghali at some point in the mid-16th century. Others believe that the mosque goes back to the reign of Qasim Khan. The original building was torn down at the behest of Peter the Great in 1702, but its wide stone minaret survives. The existing mosque was erected next to the old minaret in 1768.

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Located at 54.93 41.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Buildings and structures in Ryazan Oblast, Local museums in Russia, Mosques in Russia, Museums in Ryazan Oblast