Best places: Historical landmarks in Uzbekistan

Ornamental public square flanked by 3 historic madrasas built in the 15th & 17th centuries.

Striking 48-m. medieval minaret & watchtower, built in 1127 CE & ornately decorated.

Cemetery site with many ornately decorated, colorful tombs & ancient mosaic-tiled mausoleums.

Mohammed Amin Khan ordered the construction of this squat turquoise minaret in 1851.

Renowned monument with detailed brickwork, built from 892—943 CE as the mausoleum for a ruler.

👍👍 Cant stop watching the beauty of the place, absolutely stunning architecture.

Built in the 5th century, this fortress now houses museums with exhibits on its history.

Striking college with intricate tile patterns & a vast hall that shares its courtyard with a mosque.

Imposing 4-turreted entrance tower from 1807 sitting in front of a vanished 19th-century madrasa.

👍 I love this area and the reconstruction they have recently done with the monument. It's a good place to come here with children and enjoy skating or rollings. The nearby park and chanel are a great bonus. The only thing negative is that it's next to road where many cars keep going and polluting the...

This ornate 17th-century madrassa at the Registan is covered in tile, including tiger mosaics.

Opulent building completed in 1660, featuring gold & elaborate decorative patterns & a domed mosque.

Islamic observatory, built in the 15th century, featuring a celestial measuring stone & a museum.

👍👍 Awesome piece of history and culture. Feel free to wander inside and experience unique style, architecture, and design. Mausoleum itself is manned by a Muslim figure, ready to read couple ayahs from Holy Quran. Overall I would recommend exploring the area as mausoleum is surrounded by some beautiful...

👍 Impressive statue of a great ruler in Central Asia

Completed in 1420, this madrasa features exterior tiles, a fluted dome, stained windows & old tombs.

Grassy landscape & former site of a settlement from 500 BC to 1220 AD, with a small history museum.

👍👍 One of the places that you should visit during your trip in Bukhara. The architecture is magnificent and stunning. There is no entrance fee but donations are accepted. Inside the building you will find plenty of shops where you can buy traditional stuff and see some handmade crafts.

Huge 19th-century palace with detailed tile mosaics, intricate wood carvings & a handicraft museum.

Imposing remains of the 14th-century summer palace built by the legendary conqueror Timur.