Balyand Mosque
Tinchlik Tor St., Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Description:
Balyand Mosque is one of the oldest quarterly mosques in Central Asia. It is located in Uzbekistan, in the southern part of the city of Bukhara. The construction of the mosque dates back to the beginning of the XVI century. To date, the building belongs to the UNESCO world heritage, and the age has already reached the turn of 5 centuries.
The mosque is divided into two parts:
- summer;
- Winter.
Translated from Uzbek, the name Balyand translates as “high mosque”. This name was given to the building due to its high stone base.
The mosque can be reached:
- in your own car;
- public transport;
- taxi