Location: Bukhara
Top Things to do in Bukhara
What to do and see in Bukhara, Uzbekistan: The Best Places and Tips
Bukhara (Uzbek Latin: Buxoro; Uzbek Cyrillic: Бухоро) is one of the cities of Uzbekistan. Bukhara is a city-museum, with about 140 architectural monuments. The nation's fifth-largest city, it had a population of 247,644 as of 31 August 2016. People have inhabited the region around Bukhara for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time. Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. UNESCO has listed the historic center of Bukhara (which contains numerous mosques and madrasas) as a World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in Bukhara
1. Great Minaret of the Kalon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 400 reviews
Reviewed By wvzjxq - SFO
While the area might be nice, the minaret itself is not that big a deal. It’s the second tallest minaret in Central Asia, but you can’t climb up. Seen from the ground, it just another tower in a land full of towers.
2. Mir-i Arab Madrasah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By zabo - Johannesburg, South Africa
Beautiful structure that has frequently adorned book covers but much more magestic in real. our hotel was situated opposite the entrance and so easy to access.During the weekend there is a craft market and even costume booths where one can dress up in clothes of ancient eras. The Blue Domes are just amazing to look at. We browsed through the courtyards at night and with the Kalyan Minaret so regally lit up this is indeed a sight to behold.
3. Ismail Samanid Mausoleum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By Eric L
The site is not grand but great for a short visit in the middle of the park to tell of the unique architecture that has been influenced by cross continental cultures to end up with this unique style of construction. A good introduction to this great historic city in the center of the ancient silk road.
4. Poi Kalyan Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Centasia
We may write different things about this place but first of all we have to say that it is the biggest mosque of the city with possible the richest variety of decorations. You will take some of your best photos Bukhara in this place.
5. Moschea Bolo-khauz
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By zabo - Johannesburg, South Africa
The Bolo Khauz complex located near the Chasma Ayub consists of the Water Reservoir, Friday Mosque and small minaret. It was built during the 18th century and has a remarkable verandha of traditional avyan which consists of a decorated ceiling supported by wooden pillars beautifully carved with intricate motifs and flower designs . In the middle of the courtyard is the Reservoir but drinking water not safe due to contamination. The mosque has a very beautiful entrance flanked by intricate mosaic and arabic inscriptions. The ceiling and interior of the mosque is very impressive . We were able to pray the midday prayer here.
6. Chor-Minor
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4.5 based on 356 reviews
Reviewed By TheTravelPirate - Rochester, New York
The Chor-Minor is an interesting madrasa with 4 minarets. Not sure I recall any madrasas worldwide with this many. They are rumored to represent 4 major religions and each are decorated differently
7. Lyab-i-Hauz
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4.5 based on 297 reviews
Reviewed By Brogan J
This place is the absolute hub of old Bukhara. There are a few over-priced, average restaurants here, good for only a drink or two; definitely look elsewhere for food. A pond, rather dirty, sits at the centre, and at night the atmosphere around this area is electric. Market stalls stay open til late, lots of local families come out with their kids, loud live music plays, it's quite fun and bouncy.
8. Arc Citadel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Geminican - San Jose
This is right outside of Arc Fortress, actually part of it. Be sure to walk around to take some good pictures. The front side where main gate of arc fortress is located was renovated, so walk around to see the parts that hasn't been renovated to get comparison and see what's original.
9. Trading Domes
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By fieldarcher - fieldarcher
The Trading domes of Bukhara give you a real sense of Silk Road trading my favourite is the Tim Allakhram where carpets and silk have been trading for 500 years and are still traded today you walk through the trading Domes to the main attractions in Bukhara and bargaining hard for your souvenirs id great fun
10. Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
The summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, located just outside the city.
Reviewed By tim1154 - Nottingham
Well worth a visit if you are a little jaded with Minarets Madrassas and Mosques. This former summer palace consists of numerous buildings in a European style with fancy interiors.
My favourite is the Harem and pool complete with a separate viewing platform for the emir to observe proceedings. Very atmospheric.
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