Discover the early twentieth-century Polvon Qori Madrasa and its distinctive minaret in Khiva’s Dishan Kala.
Explore the madrasas of Uzbekistan with guides to their history, courtyards, tilework and role in the cultural life of the country’s historic cities.
Discover the history, architecture and setting of Arab Muhammad Khan Madrasa, one of Khiva’s early Islamic schools inside Itchan Kala.
Discover the history, courtyard architecture and craft traditions of Yakubbay Khoja Madrasa in Khiva’s Itchan Kala.
Discover the early twentieth-century Matpanabay Madrasa in Khiva, its compact courtyard architecture, cultural history, and place within Itchan Kala.
Discover the history, courtyard layout, tilework and practical visiting context of Matniyaz Divan Begi Madrasa in Khiva’s Itchan Kala.
Explore Shergazi Khan Madrasa in Khiva’s Itchan Kala, from its dramatic history and scholarly legacy to practical visiting advice.
Discover the history, architecture and practical visiting tips for one of Itchan Kala’s most distinctive nineteenth-century madrasas.
Discover the history, architecture and practical highlights of Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa beside Kunya-Ark in Khiva’s Itchan Kala.
A practical guide to Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa, its remarkable portal, history and place within Bukhara’s Lyabi-Hauz ensemble.
Discover the history, brilliant tilework and practical visiting tips for Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa beside Ulugh Beg Madrasa in Bukhara.
