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Discover the best top things to do in Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan including Memorial Complex Sheihantaur, Tashkent Chimes, Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque, The Chapel of Saint George the Victorious, Buddhist Temple, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Ulugbek Madrasah, Samanid Mausoleum, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Chor-Minor.
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1. Memorial Complex Sheihantaur
2. Tashkent Chimes
3. Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque
4. The Chapel of Saint George the Victorious
5. Buddhist Temple
6. Gur Emir Mausoleum
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4.5 based on 769 reviews
The grave of Timur, built in 1404.
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
An impressive building in terms of architecture and artistic design - from the outside, but even more from the inside. Decorated and restored with great dedication down to the smallest detail. In good condition. The building includes the typical Uzbek turquoise / blue dome. The interior is wonderfully decorated. The walls are provided with hexagonal onyx tiles and is lavishly painted, the dominant colors are blue and gold. It looks amazingly great and makes a real oriental feeling, when you like architecture. The Gur Emir Mausoleum in Samarqand is the burial place of Timur Lenk and some family members, including Ulug Beg. It was built in the early 15th century and is considered as an outstanding example among the Timurids architecture. The mausoleum was commissioned during Timur's reign and was originally intended for his favorite grandson. The main entrance to the mausoleum complex is formed by a large arch 12 m high. The interior of the mausoleum has a square floor plan, which is enlarged by four niches, creating a cruciform space. Incredible for this time, when it was built. Looks also great in the evening with all the lights. Below the main room there is a crypt with a flat brick vault, in which the actual gravestones are located. The crypt is accessible, but you have to take the entrance, which is outside the mausoleum. Blessing, curse - superstition? A nice anecdote and certain facts, in any case. Timur (Tamleran) - the conqueror, the one that created terror for the Ottoman Empire and folk hero of Uzbekistan - was excavated by the Soviets in 1941. According to legend, the evil spirit of the warrior was kept in the crypt. It is said that Timur's tomb was inscribed with the words, "When I rise from the dead, the world shall tremble". Two or three days after Timur's exhumation, the German army invaded the Soviet Union in 1941. And the turn of the war in Stalingrad took place shortly after Timur was buried again according to Muslim religious customs and rites, in 1942. Timur founded the Timurid Empire in Central Asia and becoming the first ruler of the Timurid dynasty. He is regarded and revered as a folk hero in Uzbekistan, since it is independent. A visit to the mausoleum has to be part of a trip to Uzbekistan.
7. Ulugbek Madrasah
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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.
8. Samanid Mausoleum
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4.5 based on 468 reviews
Reviewed By andrewmU2655XD
The Ismail Samanid Mausoleum is the centerpiece of an old Soviet Park. The Park area used to be a cemetery, but the Soviet invasion of 1920 caused major damage and the park was a result of the restoration. The Samanid park is easily reached by walking south on Afrosiab Street, then west through the old memory park entrance. The Shakhrud Canal runs through the park from the old city, and can be followed to the mausoleum. The tomb is the oldest in Central Asia, and the oldest structure in Uzbekistan, as it was constructed between 892-943, and housed the remains of rulers of the Samanid dynasty. It is named after Ismail Samani who ruled between 892-907, and was the dynasty's most famous ruler. The tomb is a simple but unique design. The main feature is the gallery of ten arches at the top of the tomb, which is repeated on each side. There are beautifully decorated columns at each corner and these extend to small domes at the top surrounding the central dome. At the top of the dome is a small arched structure which can only be seen from distance. We arrived in late afternoon, so were unable to access the interior. It was rare for muslim leaders to have tombs built in their honour before the 11th century, so this is one of the earliest examples of a muslim tomb. Ismael lived between 849-907, and was famous for his success in battles in Afghanistan and Iran, and spreading the muslim faith. The tomb survived the mongol invasion of 1220, as it was buried in mud from flooding. A Soviet archaeologist, V. Shishkin, discovered the tomb in the 1930's which had three bodies inside. It was restored and made the centerpiece of the park. We had visited Tajikistan, where Ismael is a national hero, and seen many statues dedicated to him. The Tajik currency is also named in his honour. We had also visited the famous Tomb of Sultan Sanjar (of the Seljuq Dynasty) in Merv, Turkmemistan which was built over 200 years later, but is said to have been inspired by this tomb. Other attractions in the park include the ferris wheel, lake with f&b and watersports activities, zoo, memorial complex of Imom Al Bukhari and talipach gate.
9. Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 216 reviews
This mausoleum is of the 14th-century poet and sage Pakhlavan Makhmud, who was proclaimed a Muslim saint since he belonged to the Kungrad Dynasty.
Reviewed By Vukojebinje - London, United Kingdom
I’d say that this is very much a must-see place in Khiva. From the outside, the mosque is beautiful enough (particularly with its green dome). It’s inside, however, that this site is particularly interesting. Stepping inside the mosque you get a real sense of reverence, and it’s fascinating to be able to see the series of tombs inside and to sit a moment beneath the main dome in contemplation. You have to pay extra to enter the mausoleum even if you have the pass that allows you to access all of the attractions in Khiva, but I’d certainly say it’s worth it.
10. Chor-Minor
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4.5 based on 556 reviews
Reviewed By rezasattarzadeh - Muscat, Oman
I came across Chor Minor when I was walking in the old neighborhood of Bukhar. The name literally means four minarets and it dates back to the time that Bukhara was a part of the Persian empire. The structure is very interesting and eye-pleasingly beautiful. The four minarets are accessible through a very narrow staircase for a nominal fee. Great photo opportunities on the top.
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