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Samarkand · Islamic Architecture Tourism

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Samarkand · Islamic Architecture Tourism

A Silk Road jewel known for Timurid architecture and turquoise domes. Highlights include Registan Square’s three madrasas, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory, traditional craft workshops, and silk paper making.

Destination Overview

A Silk Road jewel known for Timurid architecture and turquoise domes. Highlights include Registan Square’s three madrasas, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory, traditional craft workshops, and silk paper making.

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Best season: Spring
Difficulty: 4
Region: Uzbekistan, Samarkand Region

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Evening view of Registan Square in Samarkand, with illuminated historic architecture and crowd.

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A traveler enjoys a moment of pause at a historic Samarkand landmark, framed by intricate architecture.

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The Registan was the heart of the city of Samarkand of the Timurid Empire, now in Uzbekistan. The name Rēgistan means "sandy place" or "desert" in Persian.

Photo by Alexander Gluschenko

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Beautiful mosaic-covered arches of a UNESCO World Heritage Site madrasa in Samarkand.

Photo by AXP Photography

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Beautiful intricate tilework at Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand, Uzbekistan showcasing rich architectural heritage.

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View of ancient Islamic architecture with a blue dome in Khiva, Uzbekistan.

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Explore the stunning courtyard of a historic mosque in Samarkand adorned with intricate tile work.

Photo by Yaşar Başkurt

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