Location: Bukhara
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Bukhara (Uzbek Latin: Buxoro; Uzbek Cyrillic: Бухоро) is one of the cities of Uzbekistan. Bukhara is a city-museum, with about 140 architectural monuments. The nation's fifth-largest city, it had a population of 247,644 as of 31 August 2016. People have inhabited the region around Bukhara for at least five millennia, and the city has existed for half that time. Located on the Silk Road, the city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture, and religion. UNESCO has listed the historic center of Bukhara (which contains numerous mosques and madrasas) as a World Heritage Site.
Restaurants in Bukhara
1. Great Minaret of the Kalon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 660 reviews
Reviewed By fivestarholidays - Chennai (Madras), India
It is an imposing structure in old town Bukhara. It is beautiful but only to enjoy the sight from outside. Entry is not permitted. We also visited the centre to see the Minaret in the night with the streets empty. Beautifully lit is was an amazing sight.
2. Lyab-i-Hauz
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4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
Lyabi Khan ensemble consists of the Kukeldash Madrasah, khanaka and the Nodir Divan-begi. The centre became a large reservoir in the 17th century. This central area is busy with shops, restaurants and cafes.
3. Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By Lance_Kerwin - Tromso, Norway
Mir-i Arab Madrasah is one of the most sacred Islamic educational places throughout all of the post soviet territory. It was built during the governing period of Shaybanids in the 16th century on the trophy means won over from Ubaydulla Khan who died in 1539. The construction of Mir-i Arab Madrasah is attributed to Sheikh Abdallakh Yamani who is more well-known as Mir Arab. This madrasah is located across Kalyan mosque.
4. Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum
5. 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.
6. Moschea Bolo-khauz
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By nijifrank
Beautiful building, although the inside is much smaller than you'd expect from the outside. Nonetheless this is a gorgeous building and well worth the visit. Take off your shoes and sit inside for a while, and enjoy the architecture. The Imam is friendly and will chat if you know a bit of Russian.
7. Trading Domes
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By Redbackspider
The Trading Domes are a wonderful sight, particularly against a blue sky. There are a cluster of domes, with some grander than others. From the inside, the domes are amazing when the light streams through the portals. It was quiet with few tourists during my visit, so it was nice to wander around and have a good look.
8. Balyand Mosque
9. Nodir Devon Begi Madrasasi
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4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This forms part of the Lyabi Hauz architectural complex and is named after the vizier Nadir who ordered its construction. It was built as a caravanserai but converted when a khan (infallible) mistook it for a medressa. Check out the stunning tilework depicting a pair of peacocks holding lambs either side of a sun with a human face: contravening Islams prohibition of depicting living creatures. Reasonable craft and carpet stalls inside but you need to discuss prices - we were able to get 60% off the initial price quoted with just a short discussion.
10. Kukeltash Madrasah
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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.
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