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Discover the best top things to do in Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan including Sher Dor Madrasah, Tillya Kori Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah, Kukeltash Madrasah, Gaukushan Madrasah, Norbut-Biya Madrasah.
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1. Sher Dor Madrasah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
One of the 3 Muslim clergy academies surrounding the Registan.
Reviewed By SQYKS
This Madrasah with the tigers depicted on the front is an rare mix of Zoroastrianism and Islam in this part of the world.
2. Tillya Kori Madrasah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
One of the 3 Moslem clergy academies that surround Registan square.
Reviewed By F8714PN_Alex_W - Singapore, Singapore
The exterior was a symphony of architecture. Beautifully balanced, intricately decorated. But when I walked into the domed area and looked up, it took my breath away. The gilt interior, the combinations and permutations of design elements... amazing. Out of this world! Even away from the dome, gold trimming is used liberally in its joyously floral patterns. Tilya Kori is the middle building in the Registan ensemble. It is also the newest -- though "new" is entirely relative, having been built in the 1600s, representing one last artistic burst before the long decline of Samarkand. Entry is with the same ticket to the entire Registan ensemble: 40,000 som.
3. Ulugbek Madrasah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
In the present Registan square in the XV century on the behest of Mirzo Ulugbek bin Shahrukh there were built several buildings: khamam, mosques, caravanserai, khanaka and majestic and incomparable building of Palace of Sciences - madrasah. Unlike his famous grandfather - "the ruler of the seven constellations of Tamerlane Shahrukh", Mirzo Ulugbek did not seek to build the highest building...
Reviewed By moviegeekjn - Phoenix, United States
The entire Registan Square complex is THE highlight of the Silk Road, and this madrasah was my personal favorite of the three. It has a wonderful art gallery inside along with a number of shops that offer local crafts.
4. Kukeltash Madrasah
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This 16th century building is the first of the Lyabi Hauz ensemble to be constructed. It once housed more than 320 students.
