Bukhara

Attraction

Kalyan Minaret

A minaret in Bukhara's Poi Kalyan complex and the city's iconic landmark. It's a must-see stop on any trip to Uzbekistan.

Attraction

Samanid Mausoleum

A mausoleum just outside Bukhara's old town, built in the 10th century as a resting place for rulers of the Samanid dynasty. It's said to hold the tombs of three people, including Nasr II.

Castles & palaces

Ark of Bukhara

This massive fortress in Bukhara has stood since around the 5th century AD. It began taking its present form under the Shaybanid dynasty in the 16th century, functioning not just as a military stronghold but as a small city where people actually lived.

Attraction

Ulugh beg Madrassah

An Islamic school in Bukhara, built in 1417 and considered the oldest madrasa in Central Asia. It took its current form after major renovations in the late 16th century.

Attraction

Chor Minor

Tucked in an alley near Lyab-i Hauz in Bukhara, this was once the gateway to a madrasa that no longer exists. As its name suggests, it is marked by four minarets and is preserved as part of Bukhara's historic district.

Temples & religious sites

Magok-i-Attari Mosque

A historic mosque in Bukhara's old town and part of the Lyab-i Hauz religious complex. Located within the UNESCO-listed historic center of Bukhara, it now serves as a carpet museum.

Attraction

Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum

A structure near the Samanid Mausoleum in Bukhara, built during the Timurid era. It features a conical Khorezm-style dome, rare for Bukhara, and houses a well linked to the legend of the Prophet Job.

Temples & religious sites

Bolo Haouz Mosque

Built in 1712, this historic mosque stands opposite Bukhara's famous Ark Fortress. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town, it's known for its striking gallery of slender, ornately carved wooden columns.