Explore the architectural monuments of Uzbekistan, from tiled madrasas to monumental gateways, and learn what to notice when visiting these historic landmarks.
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By Angelina Strigina, Editor-in-Chief, Travel Guide Samarkand Samarkand, the jewel of the Silk Road, is a city where history, culture, and architectural
Chorsu (Uzbek: Chorsu / Чорсу) is a remarkable architectural and historical monument located in the vibrant city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Situated northeast of the
The Namazgoh Mosque, also referred to as Namazgah or Namozgoh (Uzbek: Namozgoh masjidi), stands as a significant 17th-century Islamic monument located on
The Hoja Zudmurod Mosque, also referred to as Hoja Ziyomurod, is one of Samarkand’s most ancient and revered religious structures. Its
The Hazrat Khizr Mosque (Hazrati Xizr masjidi) is an iconic Islamic structure located at the southern edge of the ancient Afrasiyab settlement
The Ulugh Beg Observatory (Uzbek: Ulug‘bek rasadxonasi) is one of the most significant astronomical structures of the medieval period. Constructed between 1424
The Ishratkhona (Uzbek: Ishrat Khona maqbarasi), also known as the “House of Joy,” is a historically significant mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Constructed
The Mausoleum of Ak-Saray, translated as “White Palace” from Turkic (ak meaning “white” and saray meaning “palace”), is a striking 15th-century memorial
The Mausoleum of Rukhabad (Uzbek: Ruhobod maqbarasi), meaning “Abode of the Spirit,” is a significant 14th-century memorial and religious structure located in
