Discover the 12th-century Vobkent Minaret, a finely decorated brick tower and rewarding day trip from Bukhara.
Explore Islamic architecture in Uzbekistan through mosques, madrasas and mausoleums, with guides to tilework, domes and the traditions behind their design.
Discover Fayzabad Khanaka in Bukhara, a late-sixteenth-century Sufi sanctuary known for its domed prayer hall, dervish cells and refined ganch decoration.
Discover the history, Sufi purpose, architecture and practical visiting tips for Nadir Divan-Begi Khanaka beside Bukhara’s Lyabi-Hauz.
Learn how to visit Bukhara’s iconic Kalyan Minaret and understand its history, brick decoration, legends and place in the Poi Kalyan
Bukhara
Islamic Architecture
Madrasa Guides
Mir-i Arab Madrasa in Bukhara: History and Visitor Guide
Discover the history, architecture and cultural significance of Mir-i Arab Madrasa beside Bukhara’s celebrated Poi Kalyan ensemble.
