Khiva

Museums and attractions of the city Khiva
Attractions
Museums


Khiva is an ancient city-museum under the open sky, the heart of Khorezm and the pearl of the Great Silk Road. This is a place where the history of the East comes to life with its minarets, mosques and labyrinths of ancient streets. The map of Khiva will help you not to miss any of the unique corners of this city, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The main museums of Khiva tell the centuries-old history of the region. The Ichan-Kala open-air museum with its ancient fortress walls, the Khorezm History Museum, the Tash-Khauli Palace with rich interiors, the Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasah with unique architecture and the Kunya-Ark Fortress are just some of the places worth visiting with a map in hand. The sights of Khiva amaze with their beauty and historical value. The minaret of Kalta Minar, the Juma mosque with 218 carved columns, the Pahlavan Mahmud complex, the Seyid Allauddin mausoleum and the picturesque gates of Ata Darvaz are real masterpieces of oriental architecture. The map will help you plan the route and see all the most significant objects. Start exploring Khiva from the western gate of Ichan-Kala – Ata-Darvaz. From here you can go to the complex of Kunya Ark, then to the minaret of Kalta Minar and the madrasah of Muhammad Amin Khan. Further, the path leads to the palace of Tash-Khauli and the mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud. You can complete the route at the Juma mosque. This walk will take about 2-3 hours and will open the heart of the ancient city. Explore Khiva yourself with a map or book a tour with an experienced guide who will reveal the secrets of the city. No matter what you choose, you will discover an amazing world of Oriental culture and architecture where every detail tells its own story.
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