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  • 5/5 Ayşe Nazlı S. 1 year ago on Google • 83 reviews
    Cant stop watching the beauty of the place, absolutely stunning architecture.
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  • 5/5 David S. 9 months ago on Google • 1109 reviews
    One of the three magnificent madrasahs that make up the wonderful Registan in Samarkand, dating back to the 1400s.

  • 5/5 Laura C. 6 months ago on Google • 307 reviews
    Beautiful madrassah. There are plenty of shops inside where you can buy a variety of items including suzanis, jackets, artisanal knives, and ceramics. The ceramic store especially was worthwhile as the owner will give you a quick lesson on the different types, where they are from and what to look for. There is also a tea and Turkish coffee area where you can sit and people watch.
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  • 5/5 Arc S. 5 months ago on Google • 821 reviews
    The left side of registan square

  • 5/5 B M. 7 months ago on Google
    Madrassah of great Timurid prince , grand son of Amir Timur the great , ruler, warrior, teacher, scientist, inventor. The man who unlocked the universe ♥, he build worlds largest astronomical telescope in Samarkand, 150 years before galileo. His calculations still leaning today in astronomy World. And now Ulug Bek is one of the most famous name in Uzbekistan.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mukhriddin A. 1 year ago on Google
    The Ulugh Beg Madrasah, built by Ulugh Beg during the Timurid Empire era of Timur, has an imposing iwan with a lancet-arch pishtaq or portal facing the square. The corners are flanked by high minarets. The mosaic panel over the iwan's entrance arch is decorated by geometrical stylized ornaments. The square courtyard includes a mosque and lecture rooms, and is fringed by the dormitory cells in which students lived. There are deep galleries along the axes. Originally the Ulugh Beg Madrasah was a two-storied building with four domed darskhonas (lecture rooms) at the corners. The Ulugh Beg Madrasah (Persian: مدرسه الغ بیگ) was one of the best clergy universities of the Muslim Orient in the 15th century CE. Abdul-Rahman Jami, the great Persian poet, scholar, mystic, scientist and philosopher studied at the madrasah.[1] Ulugh Beg himself gave lectures there. During Ulugh Beg's government the madrasah was a centre of learning
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  • 5/5 Nick E. 1 year ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Beautiful Madrassah, part of the 3 within Registon Square. Calming, serene & tree lined. Contains a number of smalll souvenir shops, where you do get a little hassled to enter. This is part of the overall entry price for Registon Square. All 3 Madrassah take a few hours to look atound but they are all beautiful, historic & well looked after. Well worth a visit.
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  • 5/5 Santosh P. 2 months ago on Google • 21 reviews New
    When you enter Registan, Ulugh Beg Madrasah is the one to your left. This madrasah was considered one of the best religious colleges in the Muslim world in the 15th century. It nurtured many notable Persian poets and philosophers. Go inside the madrasah and walk all the way to the opposite end of the courtyard to find a small hidden door. This door opens up to a staircase which will lead you up to the second floor of the building. The view from the top is absolutely spectacular; you get to see the courtyard and the walls of the madrasah from an entirely different perspective. You’ll find lots of cool angles for photography as well.
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  • 5/5 Mohamed A. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff were very kind as they're cleaning the school and taking care of it. We enjoyed our trip here and spent around an hour
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  • 5/5 Marcelo T. 7 years ago on Google
    Amazing. This Madras were built by Mirzo Ulugbek near 1417 and the main architect was Kavomiddin Sherozi. This is a must to visit and to be lost in the architectonic details and also in time...
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  • 3/5 aditya k. 5 years ago on Google
    Ulugbek Madrsaha is one of the three monuments in Registon , The 15 th century old Islam teaching school made by Ujughbek has a very beautiful architecture done with mosaic tiles . Inside the building is a courtyard " chorsu Hovil " a double story structure , ground floor was the class rooms and the first floor was the hostel. Complete in just six years this is beautiful example of Islamic architect of Central Asia.
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  • 5/5 Safwan Ibn S. 2 years ago on Google
    The Ulugh Beg Madrasa is a madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan. Together with other monuments, it forms the monumental ensemble of Registan, the old heart of the city. It was built between 1417 and 1421 by the then-Timurid governor of Samarkand, Ulugh Beg, Timur's grandson and prominent astronomer, who was later emperor between 1447 and 1449. The madrasa was an important teaching center of the Timurid Empire, where they taught some of the most outstanding scholars of their time, both religious and secular. It is the oldest building in Registan, the only one from the 15th century and the only survivor of a wider architectural ensemble, which included several mosques, caravanserais, a bazaar, and a khanaqah (inn of Sufis). At the site of the latter is currently the Sher-Dor Madrasah, located in front of Ulugh Beg Madrasa.
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  • 5/5 Pirooz G. 6 years ago on Google
    This place is lovely and historic. It takes you back in the past and the buildings show just how good the architectural skills were back then.
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  • 5/5 Glenn A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dmytro K. 11 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    One of three main parts of Registan complex. There is solar clock in the garden and also a small museum (free of charge). Also lots of souvenir shops. I advise you visit it both during the day and in the evening, as the impression can be different. Best photos are made during the day, but most fun is in the evening, when music and lights show takes place.

  • 5/5 Rustam M. 1 year ago on Google
    It's great history of how rulers involved promoting and sponsoring education. Beautiful university!

  • 5/5 Dimitris T. 1 year ago on Google
    It's not about architecture only. Inside the madrasa there is an exhibition that explains pretty much thoroughly the education system in Samarkand of the Temuroids. If you don't have the time to read everything just photo them and read them later during your coffe break in order to understand and comprehend. This will fill you much more than simply walk in a hurry the place.

  • 4/5 Marc K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great historical site.

  • 5/5 Jeremy T. 4 years ago on Google
    The western madrasa of the three that make up the Registan. I hope that more people get the chance to visit this amazing place!

  • 5/5 Ralf J. 1 year ago on Google
    very beautiful place

  • 5/5 Al K. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and mesmerizing view of the courtyard. Magnificent stand of Ulughbek's era. Prosperity and science are shown in the walls of this ancient school.

  • 5/5 Joseph T. 11 months ago on Google
    One of the most amazing and beautiful madrassahs we have seen even compared to those in Tashkent, Khiva and Bukhara.

  • 5/5 Jamir U. 9 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Absolutely wonderful place to visit. Amazing architecture. Walking through time and history was surreal

  • 5/5 Camilo F. 4 years ago on Google
    The first one of them, the most history while not the most beautiful

  • 5/5 Shohruh O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Of course, we will come to visit my family next year Old places. (Original) Albatta kelasi yil bu yerga oilam bn ziyorat qilgani kelamiz. Qadimiy go‘zal joylar.

  • 4/5 Gerhard K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The guide said: Ulugbek was a son of Timor. Was so progressive that he was ahead of his time and was beheaded by displeasing imams in 1449. Ulugbek founded this madrassah and teaches there himself. Was a specialist in astronomy (see the stars above the portal). After his death, the madrassah was transformed into a purely Koran school. The right pylon (minaret) is crooked, 1.8 m from the plumb line. That was only discovered in 1932. First, it was supported with a wooden scaffold. Then it took decades to find a way to fix it. Erection with hydraulic presses, substructure with iron. In the early 15th century it became a theological college. The training lasted 15 years. Koran, 3000 sayings of Muhammad, Sharia, Persian, etc. had to be memorized. Inside there is the "Winter Mosque" so that the students do not have to leave the madrasah to pray. (Original) Die Führerin erzählte: Ulugbek war ein Sohn des Timor. War so fortschrittlich, dass er seiner Zeit voraus war und von missgünstigen Imamen 1449 geköpft wurde. Ulugbek gründete diese Medrese und unterrichtet dort auch selbst. War Spezialist für Astronomie (siehe die Sterne über dem Portal). Nach seinem Tod wurde die Medrese in eine reine Koranschule verwandelt. Der rechte Pylon (Minarett) ist schief, 1,8 m aus dem Lot. Das wurde erst 1932 entdeckt. Zunächst wurde er mit einem Holzgerüst gestützt. Dann dauerte es Jahrzehnte, bis man einen Weg gefunden hatte, das zu reparieren. Aufrichtung mit hydraulischen Pressen, Unterbau mit Eisen. Anfang 15. Jh wurde das zu einer Theologische Hochschule. Die Ausbildung dauerte 15 Jahre. Koran, 3000 Sprüche Mohammeds, Sharia, Persisch, etc. mussten auswendig gelernt werden. Innen gibt es die „Wintermoschee“, damit die Studierenden zum Beten nicht die Medrese verlassen mussten.

  • 5/5 ji f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is probably the first Medrese to be on Registan Square. At first it is overwhelmed by its delicate decoration. Once inside, you will be overwhelmed by the variety of souvenir shops. I had a name written by an Arabic character calligrapher in the middle. It will be a good souvenir. (Original) おそらくレギスタン広場で最初に入るメドレセです。まずはその精緻な装飾に圧倒されます。中に入ると多彩な土産物屋に圧倒されます。 中にあるアラビア文字書道家に名前を書いてもらいました。いい土産となります。

  • 4/5 Aigul Y. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Handsomely. Many souvenir shops. Even too much. Every corner is selling something. (Original) Красиво. Много сувенирных лавок. Даже слишком много. В каждом углу продают что-то

  • 5/5 Iskandar H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I am proud to be a countryman with my grandfather in this country (Original) Men shu yurtta shunday bobokalonim bilan Vatandosh ekanligimdan faxrlanaman

  • 5/5 naciye K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice place. Besides its beauty, it is also very informative. (Original) Çok güzel bir yer. Güzelliği yanı sıra çok ta bilgilendirici.

  • 5/5 Vedat O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Uluğ Bey Madrasa, located on Registan Square in the historical city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, has been the most important university of Asia until the 15th century. The madrasa, built by Uluğ Bey, the 4th sultan of the Timur Empire between 1417-1420, is one of the top places to visit in Uzbekistan today. Ulu Bey, who brought nearly 70 famous scholars of his time to Samarkand, valued the science very much. Uluğ Bey brought famous mathematicians and astronomers Gıyaseddin Cemşid and names like Bursalı Kadızade Rumi to Samarkand and provided education in mathematics and astronomy. After the death of Uluğ Bey, the city lost its character as a scientific and cultural center and lost its value after the departure of important educators. Ali Kuşçu is one of the famous scholars who left Samarkand during this period. Until the end of the 17th century, the madrasa, where theology courses were given, was used as a wheat warehouse during the Soviet Union. In time, the destruction of the madrasah was restored and reopened in the early 20th century. (Original) Özbekistan'ın tarihi Semerkand şehrindeki Registan Meydanı'nda yer alan Uluğ Bey Medresesi, 15.yüzyıla kadar Asya'nın en önemli üniversitesi olarak varlığını sürdürmüştür. Timur İmparatorluğu'nun 4.sultanı olan Uluğ Bey tarafından 1417-1420 yılları arasında yaptırılan medrese, günümüzde Özbekistan'da gezilecek yerler listesinin başında gelmektedir. Döneminin 70'e yakın ünlü bilginini Semerkant'a getiren Ulu Bey, bilimi oldukça değer vermekteydi. Ünlü Matematikçi ve Gökbilimci Gıyaseddin Cemşid ve Bursalı Kadızade Rumi gibi isimleri Semerkant'a getiren Uluğ Bey, burada matematik ve gökbilim ağırlıklı eğitim verilmesini sağladı. Uluğ Bey'in ölümünden sonra bilimsel ve kültürel merkez olma vasfını kaybeden şehir, önemli eğitimcilerin buradan ayrılmasından sonra değerini kaybetmiştir. Bu dönemde Semerkant şehrini terk eden ünlü bilginlerin içerisinde Ali Kuşçu da bulunmaktadır. 17.yüzyılın sonlarına kadar ilahiyat ağırlıklı derslerin verildiği medrese, Sovyetler Birliği döneminde buğday ambarı olarak kullanılmıştır. Zaman içerisinde medresenin tahribatı restore edilmiş ve 20.yüzyılın başlarında tekrar öğretime açılmıştır.

  • 5/5 TANE TURİZM O. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent historical work built by Mirzo Ulubek, Ulubek, who is interested in astronomy, reflects the drawings very well ?? (Original) Mirzo Ulubek tarafından yaptırılmış muhteşem bir tarihi eser , astronomiye meraklı olan Ulubek ‘ı çizimler çok güzel yansıtmış ??

  • 5/5 khaled Y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Built by oulough Begh in the seventeenth century where the presence of many geometry and stars in the ornament because the ruler was in love with science. It was a madrassa, not for the elites but also for the common people according to a selection examination what makes it special. In many stores, the guides maintain that the presence of these stores allows the survival of places because they take good care of them. (Original) Construite par oulough Begh dans le dix-septième siècle d’où la présence de beaucoup de d’géométrie et d’étoiles dans l’ornement car le souverain était amoureux des sciences. Il fut un madrassa, non pas pour les élites mais aussi pour le commun du peuple selon un examen de sélection ce qui fait sa particularité. Dedans beaucoup de magasins, les guides soutiennent que la présence de ces magasins permet la survie des lieux car ils en prennent bien soin.

  • 5/5 Leonardo C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To be seen (Original) Da vedere

  • 5/5 Abdulxay M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very decorative hoy (Original) Juda manzarali hoy

  • 5/5 Anvar E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) To joy (Original) Zur joy

  • 5/5 AbdulSattar M. 6 years ago on Google
    A must visit historical building

  • 5/5 Fergana Tour G. 5 years ago on Google
    Must-see place in Samarkand. Religious educational place built by Mirzo Ulugbek, at the Registan in the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand.

  • 1/5 Вадим �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is an absolute lie! (Original) Это абсолютная ложь!

  • 5/5 Гия �. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful place. This earthly paradise. Come here, you want to stay for life. (Original) Очень красивое место. Настоящий земной рай. Приедешь сюда, захочешь остатся на всю жизнь.

  • 5/5 hüseyin i. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Smells like history (Original) Tarih kokuyor

  • 5/5 Ele. G. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We, a group of 6 people, have on 27.08-10.09.18 a trip with Creative Tours uz. taken part of the Silk Road is / was. Terrific! We recommend! We visited the cities Tashkent, Urgench, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Nurata, Aidarkul lake and a yurt camp in the Kyzlylkum semi-desert. With the driver name Ilchom (I hope I spelled the name correctly) and the Gide Siroj we were really lucky !! Creative Tours boss Shakhrukh has probably given us his best powers ?! The driver was nothing to shake! Neither the route (not yet fully developed) through the semi-desert nor the adventurous traffic in the cities could disturb him! Our Gide Siroj was a warm-hearted, history-loving all-round talent! Even the travel company's shef, Shakhrukh, was always there! No wish remained open! Thank you so much!!! There is really much to see and experience! History preservation is still very important.  Chiva inspired us with his ancient city, just magical. Bukhara is a lively, warm city where you can still find the craftsmanship in the streets and try out the culinary Uzbek cuisine. In Nurata we had walked in the footsteps of Aleksander the Great. Incl. the mysterious spring that bubbles in the middle of the desert. The starry sky, in the yurt camp, can not be described. Because you have to experience! Samarkand, with the Registan, had been the highlight of the whole trip !! Just breathtaking! Since I lack the place at Google to describe it ...... Last but not least we drove with the modern train "Afrosyob" to the capital Tashkent. Afrosyob is a special move ??! Fast, comfortable and equipped with a good service. Tashkent itself is a fairly modern, green, administrative city. Unfortunately, in 1966, it was almost completely destroyed by a severe earthquake! Nonetheless, we had seen a lot there. The two famous bazaars, Chorsy and Alay Bosori (hopefully spelled correctly). Museums, medrese, parks, shopping centers, amusement parks etc. etc. Thousand and one night experience land! And finally; a very safe country. Safety standards are very high. Everywhere at the hotspots and beyond, permanent presence of the security forces.                                                                                   ? (Original) Wir, eine Gruppe von 6 Personen, haben am 27.08–10.09.18 eine Reise mit Creative Tours uz. unternommen die ein Teil der Seiden Straße ist/war. Grandios! Sehr zu empfehlen! Besucht hatten wir die Städte Taschkent, Urgentsch, Chiva, Buchara, Samarkand, Nurata, Aidarkul See und einen Jurten Camp in der Kызылкум Halbwüste. Mit dem Fahrer Namens Ilchom ( hoffe das ich den Namen richtig geschrieben habe) und dem Gide Siroj haben wir richtig Glück gehabt!! Creative Tours Chef Shakhrukh hat uns wahrscheinlich seine Beste Kräfte gegeben ?! Der Fahrer war durch nichts zu erschüttern! Weder die Strecke ( noch nicht ganz ausgebaut) durch die Halbwüste noch der abenteuerliche Verkehr in den Städten könnten ihn aus der Ruhe bringen! Unser Gide Siroj war ein warmherziger, Geschichtsbegeisterter Allroundtalent! Selbst der Shef des Reiseunternehmens, Shakhrukh, war immer wieder dabei! Kein Wunsch blieb offen! Vielen, lieben Dank!!! Da gibt es wirklich viiiiiel zu sehen und erleben! Geschichtserhaltung wird da noch großgeschrieben. Chiva hat uns mit seiner Uralten Kernstadt begeistert, einfach zauberhaft. Buchara ist eine quirlige, warme Stadt wo man noch die Handwerkskunst in den Gäßchen findet und sich kulinarisch durch die usbekische Küche durchprobieren kann. In Nurata waren wir auf den Spuren von Aleksander dem Großen gewandert. Inkl. der geheimnisvollen Quelle die mitten in der Wüste sprudelt. Der Sternenhimmel, in dem Jurten Camp, kann man nicht beschreiben. Denn muss man erleben! Samarkand , mit dem Registan, war der Höhepunkt der ganzen Reise gewesen!! Einfach nur Atemberaubend! Da fehlt mir der Platz beim Google um es zu beschreiben...... Zu letzt waren wir mit super modernem Zug „ Afrosyob“ in die Hauptstadt Tashkent gefahren. Afrosyob ist schon ein besonderer Zug ??! Schnell, komfortabel und mit einem guten Service ausgestattet. Taschkent selbst ist eine ziemlich moderne, grüne, Verwaltungsstadt. Die leider 1966 von einem schweren Erdbeben beinahe vollständig zerstört wurde! Nichtsdestotrotz hatten wir da vieles zu sehen bekommen. Die zwei berühmten Basaren, Chorsy und Alay Bosori ( hoffentlich richtig geschrieben). Museen, Medrese, Parks, Shoppingzentren, Freizeitparks etc. etc. Tausend und eine Nacht Erlebnis Land! Und zum Schluß; ein seeeehr sicheres Land. Sicherheitsstandarts sind sehr hoch. Überall an den Hotspots und darüber hinaus, permanente Präsenz der Sicherheitskräfte. ?

  • 5/5 JAMSHID N. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mirzo ulugbek (Original) Mirzo ulugbek

  • 5/5 Max P. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The oldest of the 3 ..... and see! (Original) La piú vecchia delle 3.....e si vede!

  • 5/5 Eldar A. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hard (Original) Zor

  • 5/5 Алексейчик �. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Here we sang the local dictator (Original) Здесь отпевали местного диктатора

  • 5/5 world M. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Urgbekmedrese on the left side of Registan Square. It was built in 1420 by Urmur, grandson of Timur. (Original) レギスタン広場向かって左側のウルグベクメドレセ。1420年にティムールの孫、ウルグベクにより建設されました。

  • 5/5 Ahmad z. 5 years ago on Google
    Best historical place in Samarkand . Amazing Art shops in side building.


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