Samarkand

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Photo Nurata Mountain Reserve

Nurata State Reserve is located at the foot of the Nuratau mountain range. The reserve was founded in 1975 to preserve endangered …

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Photo Temple of George the Victorious Samarkand

The Church of St. George is one of the famous Orthodox churches of the country and Samarkand. Dating back to 1868, designed by Lem …

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Photo Zarafshan Reserve

Zarafshan Reserve is located in the southeast of Samarkand region of Uzbekistan. The reserve was founded in 1975 and now occupies …

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Photo Zaamin National Natural Park

Zaaminsky National Nature Park is located in the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan on the territory of 24 thousand hectares. Unlike the …

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Photo Kyzylku Desert n

The desert of a huge area (about 300 thousand square kilometers) occupies the territory of three republics: Uzbekistan (most of it …

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Photo Hazrat-Dauda Cave

The Cave of Hazrat Daud in Uzbekistan is a historical monument that is overgrown with many legends about the Jewish king and proph …

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Photo Siab market

Siab Bazaar is considered not only the largest market in Central Asia, but also a place where an amazing oriental flavor is presen …

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Photo Hazrat-Hizr Mosque

Samarkand is an amazing and majestic place, whose history dates back two thousand years. There are many buildings and buildings de …

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Photo Bibi Khanum Mosque

Bibi Khanum Mosque is the largest and most revered Muslim temple in Central Asia. The mosque was built in 1404 by order of Tamerla …

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Photo Bibi-Khanom Cathedral Mosque

The mosque with bright blue domes is amazing in size. It is located on the territory of a giant complex, fenced by a large wall. I …

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Photo Registan Square

Registan Square is the main attraction of Samarkand and all of Uzbekistan. There are three ancient madrasahs: Ulugbek madrasah, bu …

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Popular Questions and Answers

Answer: The main attractions of Samarkand include Registan Square with its Ulugbek madrasah, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kari, erected in the XV-XVII centuries. The architectural ensemble of Registan is a vivid example of Central Asian architecture of the Timurid era. Nearby is the mausoleum of Gur-Emir, where Tamerlane and his descendants rest, decorated with turquoise domes and carved mosaics.

Excursions Samarkand (30)

Photo The same age as Rome
8 hours - 0

The beginning of the tour – we meet at your hotel.Samarkand is one of the oldest cities, formed in the 5th century BC. The city wa …

80 $ group
Photo Fairy tale of evening Samarkand - magic of the East
From 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 (3:00) - 0

Explore the main masterpieces of architecture, hear stories from the past and experience the twilight magic of the East On a trip …

70 $ group
Photo Day trip from Samarkand to Bukhara: an oasis in the desert!
8 h. - 0

What awaits you The trip will begin with a transfer by comfortable transport from Samarkand to Bukhara, which in just four hours …

220 $ group
Photo Mokhi tour por Samarcanda
3 h. 10 min. 2 - 15 0

Friends, I offer you my walking tour of Samarkand. The duration of the tour is three hours 10 minutes. On this tour we will see th …

30 € group

Guides Samarkand (23)

Samarkand
Language: Русский

Our first tour begins with the mausoleum of Amir Temur, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Hazrati-Khizr We present …

Photo Tillyaev Olim Guide license
Samarkand
Language: Russian, Japanese

Hello, dear guests of Uzbekistan, I am an Olim Tillyaayev guide of the first category, I work in all cities of Uzbekista …

Photo Tuychieva Makhchekhra Guide license
Samarkand
Language: Spanish

Together we will go inside each monument, admire the impressive places, take pictures, etc. The cost of the tour is 70 e …

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Samarkand
Language: English, Русский, French

Professionalism and experience guarantee the reliability of all services, and an individual approach to each application …

Tours Samarkand (5)

Photo Solar tour to Uzbekistan
8 days 7 nights - 0

Author's tour to Uzbekistan Tour "Uncharted secrets along the Great Silk Road" 8 days/7 nights Group: 12-14 people Route: Tash …

60000 ₽ group
Photo 4-day journey of Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand
4 days - 0

We offer you a very rich and photogenic tour by car from Tashkent on the following route: Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand. In 4 days w …

1200 $ group
Photo Homeland of Amir Timur + Samarkand + Bukhara in 3 days
3 days - 0

I propose to go on a rich journey to the rich past of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the cabin of a comfortable car with a start fr …

880 $ group
Photo PEARLS AMONG THE SANDS
8 days - 7 nights - 0

Tour from Moscow to Uzbekistan, designed for 8 days. It will give you the opportunity to see the four most interesting and exotic …

What to see in Samarkand

Samarkand is a city with two thousand years of history and inimitable atmosphere of the Great Silk Road. Its streets are imbued with the spirit of the Timurids, and the majestic domes and tiled facades tell about the triumph of architecture and trade. Here meet the cult of meeting antiquity and modernity, which makes the city attractive for those who are looking for cultural discoveries and lively emotions.

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Among the man-made attractions invariably ahead is Registan Square with three ancient madrassas - the heart of the historical appearance of the city. The Bibi Khanum Mosque is striking in scale and bright domes, while the Bibi Khanum Mosque and Hazrat Khizr Mosque complement the religious and architectural landscape. The Siab Bazaar will give an oriental flavor, and the Church of St. George the Victorious will remind of the multi-confessionality of the region. Arrays of ancient mosaics, ornate carvings and monuments create many points that should be included in the route around the city.

Natural attractions and places

The natural pearls around Samarkand are also diverse: The Nurata Reserve at the foot of Nuratau preserves unique mountain landscapes and rare species, while the Zarafshan Reserve protects the rich flora and fauna of the region. Kyzylkum Desert opens the breadth of steppe expanses and desert panoramas, nearby are Aydarkul Lakes and picturesque places in the vicinity. Hazrat Dauda Cave and Zaaminsky National Park offer the charm of underground legends and mountain trails, and as part of longer journeys, nearby natural complexes such as Haftkul - Seven Lakes are popular.

Build routes and visit interesting places

On our website you can see all these sights of Samarkand on an interactive map, read brief and informative descriptions of each place and pave a convenient route. The user-friendly interface allows you to quickly mark the points of interest, calculate the time and distance between them and collect the perfect inspection plan, whether it is a day walk in the center or a multi-day acquaintance with the surroundings.

You can explore the city on your own, walking along the ancient streets and terraces of Registan, or book excursions with local guides who will tell stories and legends, discover hidden details and offer author's routes. Local guides will help to better understand the culture and architecture, show convenient ways and tell you where to taste the national cuisine or buy souvenirs at the bazaar.

Come to Samarkand and feel the magic of the East with your own eyes: discover the grandeur of mosques and madrassas, nature reserves and desert expanses. Plan your routes, follow your emotions and come back with new discoveries – this city is always ready to surprise and inspire travelers.

 

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