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Baland Mosque

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Baland Mosque

Baland Mosque

The Baland Mosque is a small religious site located in the southern part of Bukhara's old town. Built in Uzbekistan. Built in the early 16th century, it is part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. Travelers visit this site to see early Islamic architecture and experience the layout of the old city's religious quarters.

Getting There

The mosque is located within the pedestrian-friendly old town area. From the city center, it is accessible via a short walk through the historic streets, typically taking about 10 to 15 minutes depending on your starting point.

Visit Duration

Because of its small size, visitors generally spend 20 to 40 minutes exploring the mosque and its immediate surroundings.

When to Visit

To avoid the midday heat, it is advisable to visit during the early morning or late afternoon. Spring and autumn are the most temperate seasons for walking through the old town. Like many sites in the historic center, it can become crowded during peak tourist seasons.

Nearby Attractions

The mosque is situated close to several other historic madrasas, making it easy to combine with other sights on foot:

  • Modari Khan Madrasa (0.3km)
  • Abdullah Khan Madrasa (0.3km)
  • Mavlono Asiri Madrasa (0.4km)
  • Juybori Kalon Madrasa (0.6km)

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Good to visit alongside

Modari Khan Madrasa

Attraction

Modari Khan Madrasa

A 16th-century madrasa in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It faces the Abdullah Khan Madrasa, forming an architectural ensemble that's ideal for exploring the Islamic architecture of old Bukhara together.

0.3 km away
Abdullah Khan Madrasa

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Abdullah Khan Madrasa

This 16th-century Islamic school in Bukhara stands at the north end of the Kosh Madrasah complex. It reflects the finest of Bukhara's architecture of its time, making it worth a visit for anyone interested in historic buildings.

0.3 km away
Mavlono Asiri Madrasa

Attraction

Mavlono Asiri Madrasa

A single-story madrasa in Bukhara's old town. Listed as a cultural heritage site of Uzbekistan, it offers a close look at traditional Islamic architectural style.

0.4 km away
Juybori Kalon Madrasa

Attraction

Juybori Kalon Madrasa

Built in the 17th century under Abdulaziz Khan, funded by his mother. As one of Bukhara's most prestigious theological schools, it's a fine place to admire classic Islamic architecture.

0.6 km away
Mullo Tursunjon Madrasah

Attraction

Mullo Tursunjon Madrasah

This two-story Islamic theological school stands in Bukhara's old town. Designated as a cultural heritage site of Uzbekistan, it offers a close-up look at Bukhara's distinctive traditional architecture.

0.7 km away
Samanid Mausoleum

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.

0.7 km away