History and culture — Uzbekistan

Monuments, museums, madrasahs, shrines and craft heritage.

32 places found

Ark Fortress, Buxoro — Monument
Monument

Ark Fortress

A 2,500-year-old citadel that housed the emirs of Bukhara.

● Open · 09:00-18:00
60,000 UZSLearn more →
Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah, Buxoro — Madrasah
Madrasah

Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah

The most lavishly decorated madrasah of 17th-century Bukhara.

● Open · 09:00-18:00
20,000 UZSLearn more →
Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Buxoro — Monument
Monument

Ismail Samani Mausoleum

The oldest intact brick mausoleum in Central Asia (9th–10th c.).

● Open · 08:00-19:00♿ Accessible
20,000 UZSLearn more →
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, Buxoro — Museum
Museum

Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace

The last emir's summer palace, where East meets European style.

● Open · 09:00-18:00
40,000 UZSLearn more →
Bahauddin Naqshband Memorial Complex, Buxoro — Monument
Monument

Bahauddin Naqshband Memorial Complex

A major pilgrimage site associated with the founder of the Naqshbandi order.

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Monument

Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum

A multi-domed shrine built over the legendary Spring of Job.

● Open · 09:00-18:00
20,000 UZSLearn more →
Magoki-Attori Mosque, Buxoro — Mosque
Mosque

Magoki-Attori Mosque

One of Bukhara's oldest mosques, sunk below street level.

● Open · 09:00-18:00
20,000 UZSLearn more →
Poi Kalon Complex, Buxoro — Monument
Monument

Poi Kalon Complex

Kalon Minaret and Mosque — the symbol of the city.

● Open · 09:00-18:00
30,000 UZSLearn more →
Toqi Zargaron, Buxoro — Monument
Monument

Toqi Zargaron

The jewellers' trading dome, in business since the 16th century.

● Open · 09:00-19:00♿ Accessible
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Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Buxoro — Mosque
Mosque

Bolo-Hauz Mosque

The emir's mosque, its carved columns mirrored in the pond.

● Open · 05:00-22:00
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Monument

Kalyan Minaret

The 46-metre tower of 1127 that became the enduring symbol of Bukhara.

● Open · 08:00-20:00
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Mir Arab Madrasah, Buxoro — Madrasah
Madrasah

Mir Arab Madrasah

A working Islamic seminary in continuous use since 1536.

● Open · 08:00-18:00
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