Calta Minar Tower
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Ichan-Kala (Western part).
Description:
The Kalta Minar Tower is the most famous landmark of the city of Khiva. The tower is a structure 30 meters high and about 17 in diameter. Calta Minar is framed by blue tiles, which even after a while has not lost its attractiveness. The construction of the tower dates back to the mid-19th century. It was believed that the minaret would be higher, but after the death of Muhamad Amin Khan, construction stopped. The other name of the tower is short.
The Kalta Minar Tower is recognized as a historical monument of architecture of Uzbekistan. Every year many tourists gather at the tower. To get to the minaret, you need to take public transport to Rakhmonov Street.
