Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Photo spots in Samarkand

• Registan SquareLandmarks
  Three ornate madrasses, iconic turquoise facades, night-lit
• Gur-e-Amir MausoleumReligious sites
  Timur's mausoleum, distinctive ribbed turquoise dome
• Bibi-Khanym MosqueReligious sites
  Largest medieval Central Asian mosque, grand portal
• Shah-i-Zinda NecropolisReligious sites
  Avenue of mausolea with intricate tile work, ethereal light
• Afrasiab MuseumMuseums
  Ancient city ruins and museum, historical artifacts
• Siab BazaarMarkets
  Historic spice market, local produce and souvenirs
• Ulughbek ObservatoryLandmarks
  15th-century astronomical instruments and underground structures
• Shakhrisabz CityDay trips
  Tamerlane's birthplace, 1 hour south, ancient fortress city
• Imam al-Bukhari ComplexReligious sites
  Sacred mosque complex outside city, pilgrimage site

Where to stay

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