Top Things to do in Uzbekistan
Top 10 Historic Sites in Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan
Discover the best top things to do in Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan including Shah-i-Zinda, Kampirtepa, Memorial Complex Sheihantaur, Tashkent Chimes, Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque, The Chapel of Saint George the Victorious, Tillya Kori Madrasah, Samanid Mausoleum, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Citadel Kunya-ark.
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1. Shah-i-Zinda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 881 reviews
This street has tombs belonging to Timur and his family and favorites that are decorated with the city's finest majolica tilework.
Reviewed By noviliasjafrib
Shah i Zinda, comes from Persian which means "The Living King". Consists of several buildings in the form of mausoleums and other buildings including the mosque. Built from the 9th to the 14th centuries. The name Shah-i-Zinda is connected to Kusam Ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad who was buried here, who came to Samarkand along with the Arab invasion in the 7th century.
2. Kampirtepa
3. Memorial Complex Sheihantaur
4. Tashkent Chimes
5. Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque
6. The Chapel of Saint George the Victorious
7. Tillya Kori Madrasah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
One of the 3 Moslem clergy academies that surround Registan square.
Reviewed By F8714PN_Alex_W - Singapore, Singapore
The exterior was a symphony of architecture. Beautifully balanced, intricately decorated. But when I walked into the domed area and looked up, it took my breath away. The gilt interior, the combinations and permutations of design elements... amazing. Out of this world! Even away from the dome, gold trimming is used liberally in its joyously floral patterns. Tilya Kori is the middle building in the Registan ensemble. It is also the newest -- though "new" is entirely relative, having been built in the 1600s, representing one last artistic burst before the long decline of Samarkand. Entry is with the same ticket to the entire Registan ensemble: 40,000 som.
8. Samanid Mausoleum
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4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmU2655XD
The Ismail Samanid Mausoleum is the centerpiece of an old Soviet Park. The Park area used to be a cemetery, but the Soviet invasion of 1920 caused major damage and the park was a result of the restoration. The Samanid park is easily reached by walking south on Afrosiab Street, then west through the old memory park entrance. The Shakhrud Canal runs through the park from the old city, and can be followed to the mausoleum. The tomb is the oldest in Central Asia, and the oldest structure in Uzbekistan, as it was constructed between 892-943, and housed the remains of rulers of the Samanid dynasty. It is named after Ismail Samani who ruled between 892-907, and was the dynasty's most famous ruler. The tomb is a simple but unique design. The main feature is the gallery of ten arches at the top of the tomb, which is repeated on each side. There are beautifully decorated columns at each corner and these extend to small domes at the top surrounding the central dome. At the top of the dome is a small arched structure which can only be seen from distance. We arrived in late afternoon, so were unable to access the interior. It was rare for muslim leaders to have tombs built in their honour before the 11th century, so this is one of the earliest examples of a muslim tomb. Ismael lived between 849-907, and was famous for his success in battles in Afghanistan and Iran, and spreading the muslim faith. The tomb survived the mongol invasion of 1220, as it was buried in mud from flooding. A Soviet archaeologist, V. Shishkin, discovered the tomb in the 1930's which had three bodies inside. It was restored and made the centerpiece of the park. We had visited Tajikistan, where Ismael is a national hero, and seen many statues dedicated to him. The Tajik currency is also named in his honour. We had also visited the famous Tomb of Sultan Sanjar (of the Seljuq Dynasty) in Merv, Turkmemistan which was built over 200 years later, but is said to have been inspired by this tomb. Other attractions in the park include the ferris wheel, lake with f&b and watersports activities, zoo, memorial complex of Imom Al Bukhari and talipach gate.
9. Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Lance_Kerwin - Tromso, Norway
Mir-i Arab Madrasah is one of the most sacred Islamic educational places throughout all of the post soviet territory. It was built during the governing period of Shaybanids in the 16th century on the trophy means won over from Ubaydulla Khan who died in 1539. The construction of Mir-i Arab Madrasah is attributed to Sheikh Abdallakh Yamani who is more well-known as Mir Arab. This madrasah is located across Kalyan mosque.
10. Citadel Kunya-ark
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4.5 based on 223 reviews
Arang-khan began the construction of this citadel complex in 1686, which contains a house for khan, the members of his family and dignitaries.
Reviewed By PandaHouston - Houston, United States
Entry to Kunya Ark is included in the ticket price. There are 3 pretty impressive courtyards with blue tiles. If you want to go to the watchtower, you will need the VIP ticket which is 150000 som per person. We came up at around 5:30 pm to watch the sunset and there a lot of people.
