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Q: In what architectural styles were the famous madrasahs of Bukhara built?

Ulugbek Madrasah (1417) presents classical Timurid architecture with aivan and strict geometry, and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah (1652) demonstrates lush Uzbek Baroque. Corinthian columns of Chor Minor madrasah combine Indian and Central Asian motifs, and Kukeldash madrasah of the XVI century is an example of brick architecture with 160 hujras.

Q: Where to go in Bukhara with children to be interesting to the whole family?

In the fortress of Ark there is a history museum with a collection of weapons of the Sheibanid era and the reconstruction of the throne room. Lyabi House with a caravanserai of the XVI century offers puppet performances in the style of the traditional theater "Masharaboz". On the territory of Sitorai Mohi-Hosa you can see rare samples of carved ganch and mirror mosaics.

Q: Where in Bukhara to take the most atmospheric photos?

In the Chor-Bakr ensemble, the tombstones of the sheikhs of the Juybar Order of the XI century are preserved intact. The facade of the Bolo House mosque with carved wooden columns is especially picturesque at sunset. In the courtyard of Nadir Divan-begi madrasah of the XVII century, you can capture unique majolica panels with the image of phoenixes.

Q: What legends are associated with the Kalyan Minaret in Bukhara?

According to the chronicles of Rashid-ad-Din, the Kalyan minaret (1127) survived the invasion of Genghis Khan, who was struck by his greatness. Legend has it that the architect Bako designed 14 belts of brickwork, symbolizing the levels of paradise. In the XIX century, the British intelligence officer Connolly drew unique Kufic inscriptions on its facade.

Q: What little-known monuments of Bukhara are worth seeing for history connoisseurs?

The mausoleum of Chashma-Ayub of the XI century preserved an ancient well, according to legend, knocked out by the staff of biblical Job. In the Magoki-Attari mosque of the XII century, archaeologists discovered layers of the Zoroastrian fire temple. On the territory of the necropolis Chor Minor preserved unique tombstones with Sogdian epigraphy.

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Kyzylkum Reserve

Kyzylkum State Reserve is located in the coastal zone of the Amu Darya River, on the territory of Bukhara and Khorezm regions of U …

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Bukhara State Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve

Bukhara State Architectural and Art Museum-Reserve is one of the oldest museums in the city, which began its activity in 1922. In …

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The surroundings of Bukhara: shrines and places of worship

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Holy City of Bukhara

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