Explore Khiva and Ichan Kala through guides to city gates, palaces, madrasas and museums, with stories behind the architecture of this historic oasis.
Explore Khiva's Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, a sacred shrine known for its turquoise dome, majolica interior, poetry and royal burials.
Visit Tash Khauli Palace in Khiva for royal courtyards, blue tilework, carved columns and insight into nineteenth-century khanate life.
Explore Khiva's Islam Khoja Complex, its slender early-twentieth-century minaret, madrasa, reformist patron and practical climbing advice.
Discover Kalta Minor in Khiva, its turquoise tilework, nineteenth-century history, unfinished design, legends and the best ways to photograph it.
Explore Khiva’s Juma Mosque, a remarkable hypostyle hall supported by 212 wooden columns, with its history, architecture and visitor tips.
Visit Kunya-Ark Fortress in Khiva, the citadel of the khans, with its reception court, mosque, watchtower, history and practical tips.
Explore Itchan Kala in Khiva: UNESCO history, walls and gates, major monuments, walking routes, viewpoints and practical visitor advice.
Plan your visit with this Khiva travel guide covering Itchan Kala, essential monuments, walking routes, local food, crafts and practical advice.
