Ulugbek’s Observatory

Among historical monuments of Samarkand observatory takes particular place, constructed by Ulugbek in 1428-1429 on one of the hills on height, at the bottom of Chupanata altitude. By Babur’s words, which saw the observatory, it was three-storied covered with beautiful glazed titles building of round form 46 meters in diameter, …

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Registan Square

The Registan Square is a real gem located in the very heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. It has gained its worldwide fame thanks to the great architectural ensemble that has become a monument of the oriental architecture. From three sides, the square is surrounded with grand madrassah, portals …

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Bibi-Khanym Mosque

Bibi-Khanym Mosque is very poetic as well as a legend, related with its construction. By the legend the mosque was built by the Tamerlane’s favorite wife, Bibi-Khanym, in honor of his return from a trip to India. According to her aim the mosque was planned to be the most grandiose …

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Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, Samarkand

A unique architectural monuments of Samarkand,is Shakhi Zinda complex. It consists of rows of refine sparkling blue colors tombs. Combined in a lively and moving composition, various mausoleums are grouped along the narrow medieval streets. Shakhi Zinda consists of eleven mausoleums.  These were built one after another in 14 – 15th centuries. …

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KHAZRET-IMAM

26th SEPT 2018 Khazret – Imam is a religious center of Tashkent,   located in the old town, within the neighborhoods with the old wattle and daub houses that have experienced earthquake of 1966. This complex appeared near the tomb of one of the first imam of Tashkent city, the famous …

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BARAK-KHAN MADRASAH

Barakh-khan Madrasah was built in the XVI century by Suyunidzh-khan, an Ulugbek’s grandson. It is also the place where the rich library of oriental manuscripts is found. A special premise of the Barakh-khan Madrasah library is used to keep the world-known Koran of Caliph Osman. It is the primary source …

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TILLYA SHEIKH MOSQUE

Tillya Sheikh Mosque consists of the winter building, summer yard, dome in the center and the dome gallery. Huge minarets of the mosque played a role of pendulums for caravans, whose path was passed by Tashkent.  The original mosque was built in 1890 by the righteous person and merchant Tillya …

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LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI MONUMENT

As Late Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri passed away in Tashkent, his memories have been treasured in the form of a monument by the Uzbek Government as a mark of respect to the great man. He is a much respected man in Uzbekistan.  There is a monument in the central …

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TASHKENT TOWER

The Tashkent Television Tower is a 375-metre-high tower, located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and is the 11th tallest tower in the world. Construction started in 1978 and it began operation 6 years later, on 15 January 1985. It was the 4rd tallest tower in the world from 1985 to 1991. Moreover, …

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