Villa of N. A. Shevelev, Sochi

The villa of artist N.A. Shevelev, built in 1903, is one of the few buildings designed in the Mauritanian Style. This style redefines the architectural techniques of Spanish, Portuguese, Moorish and Islamic medieval architecture. The building is decorated with mosaics, stained glass and colored marble.

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Sight Name: Villa of N. A. Shevelev
Sight Location: Sochi, Russia (See walking tours in Sochi)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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