I have seen a thousand pictures and documentaries about this place but non of them actually compare to being here and seeing the place with your own eyes. Be sure to walk all the way around the outside of the walls and visit the lovely parks. Go early in the morning to avoid the tourist herds. Rent a bicycle nearby at the pedestrian walkway

I went here twice. First time during the day with a Viator tour guide. The second time early evening to nighttime by myself. Words simply cannot describe this place. I was awes by the architecture and history. There’s just so much to absorb that I recommend you go twice. The tickets are cheap.

This place has a really good vibe, especially in the evenings. Flocks of tourists, street food vendors, balloon and toys vendors roaming around. If you want good pictures, then visit during early hours or during the sunset. Pictures don’t come out well during night time. Ticket costs 80,000 som per adult. Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah & Sher-Dor Madrasah are inside Registan Square. A lot of souvenir shops are available inside, don’t forget to bargain.

Extraordinary. Huge. Spend a lot of time (and take a lot of pictures.). We were there most of the day and went back after dinner to take some night-time pictures. Lots of families - kids, parents, grandparents, groups of friends.... In the day, be sure to visit Babur's Music Shop within the complex also.

A lovely place to sit back and relax. Lots of space, not just for tourists, it’s wonderful to see locals also enjoying the park and view of the Registan. A must visit when in Samarkand!

Great place to visit in Samarkand. There are 3 tomb ans each one inside having a history. You car hire a tour guide or download a app to discover about this monument. There are plenty of shops where you can find many hand made items. There is entry ticket of 50000 Som per adult.

Beautiful landmark!!! We had a chance to see full 21 mins light show!! And it was amazing ( i have full video but cant post it here)

Amazing structure with an entry ticket at just USD 5. Most of it was restored in 1930 so what we see now wasn't the original artwork, but it's still mesmerising nonetheless. There's a huge park surrounding the area and the locals like to hangout here with their families, I even saw a wedding photoshoot being held in the viewing platform. I love history and visiting historical buildings gives me a huge amount of serotonin. Also, I'm all for the souvenir shops and stalls available near all the historical structures in the world. It's part of the charm and oftentimes I will get something for a keepsake. However, it saddens me that when I enter each of the structures inside Registan Square, they convert each empty space to be a souvenir store. I appreciate that the sellers are not pushy and forcing us to buy something from them, but then again seeing hundreds of years old structure doesn't have that same feeling when you come inside and find people selling local crafts. I expect to see them outside, or next to the building 😂

Beautiful place, I recommend Ms.Dilfuza as a guide she explain the story and history behind the place in amazing way. You will enjoy the place it is beautiful

Really nice place I have visited before. Remarkable minarets of buildings stood like new even though they have been built several centuries ago. Also there is great opportunity to speak with foreigners and talking with them about their lifestyle, culture and country. Also that is great to take postive feedback from tourists. Highly recommend to visit old center of islamic culture

I think this is one of the most special places in the world. I visited this place 2 times. Because it's an absolutely amazing place. Once you go, you will definitely want to go a second time. It has an amazing ambiance. I am very lucky to have visited this place. I think you should definitely go and see it.

Very beautiful history place. Must visit. Beautiful construction surrounded by gardens. If you don’t want to enter then you can enjoy from outside . Take photos walk in garden. Entry ticket is 50k sim wich is almost 4 USD. If you are tourist I will recommend to buy ticket and visit inside . And see the Madarsa history.

Absolutely magnificent. There are no words to describe the beauty of this place. Do not miss the light show it starts at 9pm every day. One of the most beautiful places I have visited in my whole life. I fell in love with Samarcanda! The entrance ticket is 4€

A must visit place in Uzbekistan, wonderful marbles and colors, huge complex. Entry ticket is 50,000 soms. Takes 3 hours to fully view all parts of the square.

Absolutely you have to visit here for traveling in Uzbekistan🇺🇿 The bestest place in Uzbekistan I have ever seen. You should come 3 times, early morning, evening, and 8 pm to see the light up show. But I recommend to buy a ticket only in the morning. You can enjoy the show outside of the entrance

The number place to visit in Samarkand - the Registon. The place is huge- allow yourself 3-4 hours if you want to deeply appreciate the place and its history. Tour guide and audio guide are available at the gate. The ticket is 65,000 Som per person. The place was a school before and now the classrooms, professors’ office were turned into souvenir shops.

I like the tone there! Unfortunately because of Macron we couldn’t come inside the mosque, so I could only take the video of it. If you need content for your blog, there are many beautiful places for it there. Don’t miss free “excursion” in several shops about Uzbekistan ceramics. It was interesting! In gardens you can listen to live traditional music Try to visit Registan late evening to see the show if someone paid it :)

Stunning!😎👍 A must to visit if you are in Samarkand.🇺🇿 It has a great architectural design! One of the best place to explore in Uzbekistan.

The grandest square in Samarkand. I didn’t like the idea that you had to pay to go in. Of course you can walk around the perimeter and photograph the exterior. One day it was sunny and the next day it was snowy, so had very different pictures. At night 7pm there is a light show in the Registan for about 50 min and it’s ticketed. This ensemble of majestic, tilting medressas – a near-overload of majolica, azure mosaics and vast, well-proportioned spaces – is the centrepiece of the city, and arguably the most awesome single sight in Central Asia. The three grand edifices here are among the world’s oldest preserved medressas, anything older having been destroyed by Chinggis Khan.

Registan Square is a real dessert for a magic dinner table. My advice to you is this - visit other historical monuments during the day. And when the sun goes down, dessert for your eyes and soul will be ready. Try not to go to the square directly, but look for another way in the dark near walls. And then, suddenly, an amazing beauty will flash in front of your eyes.

Another gorgeous site in Samarkand. It’s significantly smaller than other sites, and as such, can get crowded. Mind your surroundings and be respectful to locals coming to pray and offer respects at this holy place. If you’re visiting, please offer a helping hand to elders as they walk up the stairs.

Fell in love with this place. You can spend here a lot of time wandering through turquoise-blue glazed bricks. The best time for visit is early morning (7-8:00) and in the second part of the day (17-19:00)

If you are traveler, I highly recommend to visit here. Blue gate and arts are more beautiful than Tiffany blue. You need to up long stair to visit these buildings but it is worth to climb.

Large complex full of 10+ masoleums - actually quite unique compared to other sites like Registan with some of the brightest blue colors in the country, but much more crowded (at least when we went) and relatively small. You can spend about an hour here and cover everything thoroughly.

40,000 to enter. Very crowded, hard to get photos of anything without people in them. The main beautifully tiled buildings walkway is not very long, different to what was expected. The mausoleums are stunning, some inside as well.

Beautiful collection of ancient mausoleum. There is a steep flight of stairs to get there. Then, an alleyway where the mausoleum are on either side. About 12 in total, mostly incredibly ornate. Cost to enter was 40,000 Som per person, or about £3/$2.5, so a bargain really. Like everything in Uzbekistan its great value.

An unforgettable experience walking amidst the spirits of Uzbekistan’s royalties. The mausoleum is well-restored and we were simply blown away by its colours. A few points to note - there are many stories about this site that you will not learn on your own and for such a significant site it is recommended to get a local tour guide who can tell you the stories in your language. We didn’t do that, to my regret. Secondly, either go super early or wait till the early dusk hours, those are the times when you can enjoy the sites without the hassles of fighting over photo take spots with others. It is a very popular place indeed. Allow for at least two hours there.

It's amazing! Calm, beautiful and fewer hawkers. It's an amazing pace of great history. The colours, the shapes and just walking down a magical hallway or three.

Interesting necropolis. Had a good guide with us. And that would be smart, as otherwise the stories behind each tomb/crypt are not as vividly told and that's part of the fun

Brilliant architecture and decorations, nice to visit. Small hint, if you visit the cemetary first, the gate to the Shah-i-Zinda complex might be open (north-east part) so this makes the entrance free of charge ;)

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful complexes of absolutely stunning Islamic art and architecture! The opening time posted on Google is 9 a.m. In fact, the actual opening time is 7 a.m. That time discrepancy is great if a visitor wants to get photos that are not corrupted with heaving masses of tourists. Simply arrive at 7 a.m. I went to this place twice, arriving at about 7:05 a.m., each time, and was incredibly lucky to have the place all to myself. I was able to take dozens of photos at my leisure without another visitor around! For me, the Shah-i-Zinda surpasses all the Islamic art and architecture I’ve seen anywhere, including Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, etc.

💙💙💙 This necropolis complex is spectacular, for me as striking as Registan but I hadn't known this until researching more about Samarkand and places to visit. Set atop a hill, it was a manageable walk from my guest house (lots of simple roads, not amazing condition) and just WOW! At the entrance by the ticket office they do provide clothing to cover up. Very busy even in the morning and a lot of tourists posing for "insteagrammable" style pics - but have to be respectful. The tombs and mausoleums are so beautiful and you can see them all lined up in one

Gorgeous site. There are many beautiful sites to visit in Samarkand but this one is definitely the best. Stunning blue and green tiles everywhere you look.

Every mausoleum is beautiful in its own way in this solemn and peaceful place. Even the destroyed ones that were rebuilt have their own wondrous features. Be ready to climb steps to get in.

Beautiful place. It has the graves of various royals and rulers. The monument is beautifully carved with blue and turquoise marbles. Surely worth visiting in Samarkand. The ticket costs 40,000 som per adult. You will find a number of souvenir shops inside. Don’t forget to bargain while making a purchase.

The attraction gets super crowded. It opens at 7am, so your best bet is to reach there by 7 and you will have the entire place to yourself :) There is a flight of steep stairs, but that's not a lot of stairs so probably doable for most. It is a graveyard of the royals and hence, is beautifully made. The guy at the ticket counter was very friendly too.

The site is the equivalent of Rome's Pantheon or Krakow's Wawel. Extraordinary architecture. I still dream about the colourful mosaics. Lots of tourists, so it's worth coming in the morning. Long, steep and oversized stairs make it seem inaccessible to people with reduced mobility. I think there is a lack of historical explanation on site. For example, plaques could be placed behind the mausoleums.

Hands down it’s one of the most spectacular sites that you will get to see, not just in Samarkand, but in the whole world. It’s one of those places that will remain in your memory for life. A definite must see for anyone visiting Samarkand. The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble includes mausoleums and other ritual buildings of 11th – 15th and 19th centuries. The name Shah-i-Zinda (meaning "The living king") is connected with the legend that Qutham ibn Abbas, a cousin of Muhammad, is buried here. He came to Samarkand with the Arab invasion in the 7th century to preach Islam. The Shah-i-Zinda complex was formed over eight (from the 11th until the 19th) centuries and now includes more than twenty buildings

One of the most visited and beautiful mosque here. A must visit place for sure. Great for taking pictures during early morning or during sunset time.

Our final stop on the day's tour - and by now we were all getting rather jaded - was the Shahi Zinda Mausoleum complex. Built in the fifteenth century around the alleged grave of the Prophet's cousin. It was a steep climb with a necropolis on the lower slopes and then mausoleums on the top of the hill. Some - such as the ones to Timur's wives or daughters - were beautiful and others were far plainer, often with an unknown person or family interred inside. By now it was the case of more amazing mosaics, more beautiful blue domes, more gorgeous calligraphy! This was also the busiest attraction we visited in the city, or seemed it as it was quite a narrow walk between the buildings and up the hill.

It’s a beautiful mausoleum with a gold colour inside, different than others in the city. There’s very minimal information about the site. A guidebook or tour is helpful to understand what you’re seeing.

It’s Tamerlane’s tomb. You’re in Samarkand. Go visit it! Where else in the West can you see such beautiful Islamic architecture? The tomb is certainly worth the time to visit.

Rating: ★★★★☆ The Gur-Emir Mausoleum in Samarkand is truly a sight to behold. This mausoleum, steeped in history, stands as a majestic testament to the architectural and cultural grandeur of the Timurid era. The intricate tile work and the grandiose dome are mesmerizing, reflecting the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era. While the site's significance and beauty are undeniable, its popularity among tourists can sometimes detract from the serene experience one might hope for in such a historic setting. Nonetheless, the Gur-Emir Mausoleum remains a must-visit for those interested in the rich tapestry of Central Asian history. Just be prepared for a crowd!

Itself a great place, the great Amir Temur Mousoleum, enjoyed every moment specially thework of art inside the tomb. The weather of Samarkand is very pleasent that time.

The most important place to visit, Amir Temur Mausoleum reflect the history and all the ups and downs, Temur or Timur is a national icon for Uzbekistan, his adventures were, though hated in many countries, appreciated here, it's better to engage a guide to understand better.

The 14th-century mausoleum of the Mongol conqueror Timur. Though it has suffered from time and earthquakes, the monument is still sumptuous. Completed in 1404, it was originally intended to be the tomb of Timur’s grandson Muhammad Shah, but after Timur’s death in 1405 he was interred there as well, along with other members of his family. The extant structures in the complex consist of a chapel crowned with a ribbed blue-tiled dome, enclosed by a wall, and fronted by an archway. The interior walls are covered with elegant turquoise arabesques and inscriptions in gold. The Gūr-e Amīr is one of the properties included in the 2001 designation of Samarkand as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Iconic monument of Samarkand. Resting place of the great conqueror Tamerlane. Great restoration done by the soviet Archaelogists. Has a lovely park opposite to it. It's dome is magnificent and so is the entrance gate.

Another important place to visit in Samarkand. The place is an architectural complex that contains the tombs of Amir Tamerlane and some of his family where you can see their graves and wars history. It's about the life and history of Samarkand through the Timurid era that represents an important role of Central Asian architecture as well as of the history of world Islamic architecture

As amazing and beautiful as all the other ornate Islamic monuments here!

Incredible history and stories of the burial opening in the soviet times. A must see place in Samarqand. Better to hire a guide to explain all of the details.

One of Samarkand's "must visit" places. The insides of Amir Temur's mausoleum are beautiful and nothing like any other mausoleum in the city. It looks very rich and beautiful. The tomb is made of black jade, walls are made of onyx and painted with gold and azure colors. Entrance fee for locals is 5000 som, and for foreigners is 30000 som (around 3 USD).

Amazing Mausoleum. Dont miss this one. Its a little smaller then the other monuments in Samarkand, but amazing nontheless. Beautifuly crafted, full of details. Lovely also during the evening with lights.

This is one of the greatest history that iv learned in Samarkand. Mirzo ulugbek. You have to go and see it . It’s not that big area but there’s a lot of story about his legacy in astronomy. 🪐

If you visit this place, I assume you love history and come here with a guide to get a proper explanation of what each site was used for in the past. It was majestic and I couldn't get enough of the blue hues. Each carvings, each structure has a history and meaning behind it, makes you wonder what a great empire Amir Temur has built. This site is the burial site of Amir Temur, his teacher/advisor, and his blood relatives.

Really beautiful Islamic architecture housing the burials for a few of the better known royalties of the Timurid Dynasty, including the great Tamerlane himself. There was a curse associated with his jade sealed coffin - whoever that attempted to open it, had severe bad luck. Wonderful stories and myths there besides the grandeur of the interior. This was also our first sightseeing in Samarkand

Beautiful place, you will wait 3 minutes only to get tickets and card payment is there, Amir Timor build the place for his son when he passed away then he have been buried in same place after his death.

Lovely architecture, great detailing at the main entrance as well as the tomb. There is a shop at sight where you can find books about Uzbek history in English. Easy ticket purchasing at the counter, gets pretty crowded during the day.

A stunning place giving you a reflection of the architecture of the past with its full glory and grandeur Very well maintained and restored

Stunning attraction. The chamber hosting the tomb was simply magnificent with incredible intricate decorations on walls and ceiling. The entire chamber gleamed in a golden glow. There were amazing complex details on the tiles, wall and ceiling fittings. A must-see attraction in Samarkand

Stunning attraction. A must-see attraction in Samarkand The interior of the Mausoleum is beautiful. 15-18 minute walk from registan place

Gur-e-Amir is a beautiful example of Uzbek architecture. Both the exterior and the interior of the mausoleum is exquisite and the ornate design inside is very beautiful.

It's worth visiting, but I would highly recommend to take guide or someone, who can give you the history of the place.

The building of the observatory is beautiful in a historical style of Samarkand. There’s one piece on display. The museum has English translations. It’s a small museum that can be seen in 15 minutes.

We visited the place,one side was ruins of observatory and other side was museum where there was lot of instruments,and models of observatory was there.at entrance there was a big statue of founder.we just spend 20 minutes and take a look to all things we also check observatory.place is well maintained and nice.visitors were there mostly from some schools or universities.

The most disappointing landmark in Samarkand. Trees obscure the view of the city. The museum was VERY crowded. I suggest waiting until the afternoon when tour groups are gone. The museum is tiny. It's three small rooms and can be done in 10 to 15 minutes. The other building is a tiny viewing area of a large indoor ramp. The museum and the ramp costs 30, 000 Uzbek Som for entry. Given it is a 1 hour walk from Registan Square, the cost, no view, and tiny museum. . .skip it when you're in Samarkand. Trust me.

It’s been an amazing experience. Spent an hour in the Museum and honestly learned so much about Ulugbek and his legacy of Astronomical and scientific research. Never thought the European Science giants of the time visited this country for a discussion on Astronomy. Incredible. Ulugbek truly was a genius. His love and passion for Astronomy and other sciences paved the foundation of scientific wonders in Muslim world and beyond. 👍👍👍

He was a fascinating, brilliant astronomer and mathematician. The information about him is interesting.

Located atop a hillock, it's a place to understand the contribution to astronomy and science, there is an admission ticket, better to visit before noon to avoid heat and crowds.

Like some other places in Samarkand, this museum is charging non-Uzbek citizens with entrance fees 6X higher than Uzbek citizens (30k som per ticket for foreigners, vs 5k som per uzbek citizen). We didn't enter the museum, but it's literally two rooms, and nothing to see. Not even views of the city because of the trees growing. Not worth it.

It is one of the most important archaeological tourist attractions in Samarkand. The place is a witness to the historical scientific status of the scholars of the city of Samarkand, the most important of whom is Ulugh Beg. The museum attached to the place also contains evidence of scientific development in that era.

Superb place to visit for astronomy enthusiasts.

Not really interesting/totally lame. All the pics u see online are in fact everything that is there to be seen

Important historical place to visit but not much of the observatory remains. A small museum has been built to explain the importance of this site for history buffs

First of all, there is a $40000 per person entrance fee for tourists (which is most of the attractions here in uzbek i know) When I walk up the stairs theres already this rude security coming over and said ticket! ticket! I didnt even walk inside of any building yet and ask the security i cant even walk around outside. He just reply no you cant walk here without ticket. You kbow there r a lot of tourist trap and even tourist site require $40000+ entrance fee so i want to make sure its worth it. What a disgrace to this place. Do not recommend !

A shadow of what must have truly been a great Observatory. Has a small museum dedicated to Ulugh beg as well as his statue. Is located 6 km from the main attractions.

It was an interesting site, but the only ruins that was excavated was the track and it took about 1 minute to appreciate it. I found the museum to be informative and it would be good, if given time, to visit it to learn about Ulugbek’s legacy and the historic contributions he made to astronomy. But if it comes down to this or other sites in the city I would not prioritise this.

Beautiful mosque with a really interesting history (the local guides at the front of the mosque are very knowledgeable if you get one). Nearly 70% reconstructed versus the original, which was destroyed in an earthquake. The only reason I give 4 stars is because compared to other sites (Registan), there isn't nearly as much to see for the price. You can make it a very quick stopover (20-30 minutes) if you don't get a guide.

Very beautiful from the outside , but that's it. Do not go inside the complex. Tickets cost 30000 (2.4€) soms for foreigners and tour is an another 50000(4€). On the inside there is nothing to see that you cant see from the outside. The buildings are in a bad condition and the halls are only occupied by souvenir vendors trying to rip you off. Have a look at it from afar but spend your money on other attractions.

One the most impressive place in Samarkand after the Registan Square and Shah-I-Zinda. This mosque is really huge and is the largest mosque in Samarkand. The architecture is really exquisite and mind blowing.

Babi Khanym mosque is named under the name of Amir Timur’s wife. The mosque is really beautiful from inside and outside. It has been renovated many times. So, what you see now is not the old version of the mosque.

One of the iconic landmarks of Samarkand. Beautiful on the outside but empty inside. We reached around 730 am so had the entire place to ourselves. It barely took us 5-10 minutes as there is nothing inside.

Overpriced: go to Registan instead and just watch the nice facade of Bibi-Khanym from the outside. The inside doesn’t offer anything extra. Also, they charge extra for photos although there isn’t much worthy of being photographed (also, nobody checks whether you’ve got a camera permit). Most guides talk about the 9-pillar construction granting women with fertility; it’s locked behind a glass casing so you won’t be able to see anyone going through these pillars either.

Great little place to visit, our favourite place in the city after Registon. A lot quieter and less repaired which is very nice, we stopped to relax here for an hour and have a look around at the beautiful mosaics. It’s certainly worth coming to. 30,000 som for foreigners so not much to get in.

17th century art and architectural stunning beauty is still standing high. Huge domes, large gates and tall minars all are hand crafted design top to bottom. This is an amazing place, the moment you are in there you will feel you are back to the past. Not only Bibi-Khanym Mosque there are few more 16th or 17th century architectures next to each other in this area. Spent a day or half a day here and feel like you are travelling in the past, like fairy tale movies. Its absolutely amazing. Overall travelling Uzbekistan is not costly at all. English proficiency of the locals are very low. This is 100% safe for the tourists. Specially I was so surprise to see how respectful the local men here, they dont look at females in a bad way at all. Its very safe for a single female tourist to travel here. Food in uzbek is super cheap. Taxi is cheap too but it can be long wait during busy hours. Do not jump in other rental cars, they may charge 2 or 3 times more than taxi. Better use Yandex, a taxi app. Very islamic respectful culture, its better not to wear body exposing or very short dresses.

Stunning mosque which dates back to the early 1400s. It has all been carefully restored. The intricate artwork is amazing. Entrance - 30,000 Som/€2.40.

June 2023 Amazing building. Beautiful details. The huge Quran is in the centre of the yard. Artist are working and selling their work inside. Don’t forget to bargain! 😉

This was built by Timur to celebrate his victory over the Ottomans and for a long time was the largest mosque in central Asia. With Samarkand's loss of status in the sixteenth century the mosque steadily declined due to looting, weather and earthquakes. It was almost entirely rebuilt by the Soviets in the 1970's, using a mix of reclaimed and new materials. The mosque was so large it was difficult to photograph in its entirerity but it was pleasant to walk around and look at the rooms that hadn't been restored yet as well as the finished work. It's an easy walk on a pedestrian street to the Registan from here.

Brilliant architecture, very near to Registan square and Siyob Bazaar. You can either take a 10 minute walk to Registan Square or take a golf cart available outside the Mosque. Ticket costs 40,000 som per adult.

Good piece of the architecture showing great Muslim style of architecture It gives you a feel of time travel especially when you are there alone

It is okay to admire the mega-structure from afar. No need to go inside, especially if you're a woman and you did not bring something to cover your head. (They will lend you a scarf that they keep on reusing for all tourists that come by.🤮 Very unhygienic.)

One of the important aspects of the Taimir Dunasty and Samarkhand. Absolutely enjoyed the serenity of the place. I only wish there was more . Restoration is in the works one section. Its getting better everyday

Very impressive building, especially the bookstand in the middle

Absolutely stunning Mosque. Well worth the visit, beautiful details. You can find an old book inside, which is huge. Trees around. Its one of the must see monuments in Samarqand. Don't skip it, its well worth it.

Breathtakingly beautiful. Right next door to Siyob Bazaar. Another architectural revelation in Samarkand.

Nice market to understand and feel the pulse of local community, a variety of dry fruits, vegetables and fruits

Nice bazaar to shop for some souvenirs and snacks, such as dried fruit. Be prepared to bargain or check out a few stalls first. The charming stall holders who spoke good English were calling us out to taste their nuts and dried fruit. We ended up buying some spices such as wild cumin, saffron, apricots and raisins home. Reasonable prices and the stuff is fresh. The market is open air, under a shelter but not enclosed, so dress warmly when visiting during winter.

The market is clean and nicely organised. This is the place to buy kurt, nuts, herbal tea mixes and tandoor nan.

The market was one of the very first things we have seen in Samarkand. Nicely organized, with variety of products going from ceramics, throught spices, to plants, clothes and fresh juices. It gets busy in the morning, but it overall feels very positive.

June 2023 A great place to buy local products. A market with a huge choice of vegetables, fruit, nuts, ceramics, traditional clothes… a real pleasure to walk around. It’s clean, not smelly, no flies, even when it was hot (40°C)!

It's a good food bazaar. Everything food, spices, fresh meat and chicken, traditional clothes, souvenirs with cheap prices. I liked the fresh juice 😋.

The market is more for tourists. Nice to browse local products, but the sellers are constantly shouting at you and trying to sell you things you don't need. Many vendors also offer "guaranteed genuine" saffron. Women and children begging around the marketplace, touching you and pulling your hands, which is very annoying.

A great example of a local bazaar and glimpse into local life with fruits, nuts, eggs, and more, as well as tourist options. There is an atm here that can give Som and US Dollars.

Authentic market where you can buy almost everything: food, clothes, soivenirs etc. People like to bargain, so don't be afraid to ask for discount, especially if you buy more items.

This is the main bazaar of Samarkand, a large, bustling place behind the Bibi Khanym Mosque, you can't miss it. Mainly food products are on sale. There are also a few cheap eateries inside.

Interesting bazzar where you can buy anything. The food part is especially inviting with heaps of fresh fruit and vegetables. The Samarkand non (typical bread) is sold there, as well, like the tea, spices, and even ceramics. Feel free to haggle for a good price. There are many women with small children asking for money.

Good quality spices and dry fruits. They have several souvenirs like ceramics, crafts, dresses etc and do bargain with a margin of 25-40% lesser than the price tag.

It’s a big bazaar from dryfruits,cloths,vegetables,sweets and every thing for tourist and locals. good prices. For locals u get groceries, vegetables,hardware and plastics household needs. For tourists they can buy groceries, souvenirs, wooden cloths, carpets , artisans gift , sweets dryfruits , small packet of spices, traditional outfits of uzbek. U can rely them also they give u big discount. U can buy different types of fruits bread loaf of uzbek very famous and sold here in many shops. Also have eateries nearby where u can have your brunch.

Super nice, big, clean with huge variety of goods divided by products. People are super friendly, and they are offering things to try if you want to buy.

Nice place with good prices. You can buy almost everything if you are a local, resident or a yourself. You can buy groceries You can buy vegetables You can buy dry fruits You can buy souvenirs You can buy sweets You can buy clothing You can buy traditional outfits too. And the good things about this place is the Price. Everyone is almost good and will not try to rip you off even though you are a foreigner tourist (with exception of one or two). Do visit this market and you will get almost everything from here.

Not as busy completely to Bishkek or Bukhara. Prices quoted to tourists are almost doubled so, please bargain competitively. They will sell to you if they made their profits considering many vendors are selling similar merchandise.

A great place to buy local goods ranging from fresh produce to nuts, spices, clothes, souvenirs and even freshly chopped salads. Don't forget to bargain ;)

Time travelling experience of shopping historical bazar is an excellent experience with very affordable shopping of the local handmade crafts You can feel the traditions and culture here Pomegranate juice here was the best one I ever had

A beautiful and organized market that contains all the local goodies, fresh and dry fruits, nuts, sweets, and much more. And it is close to the tourist landmark Bibi Khanum Mosque.

It's a nice outdoor Souk market to share with outsiders. The products are out in the open, and people touch them with bare hands. If you're big on hygiene, this place may not be for you. Sometimes you have to throw the consciousness out the door to experience culture. I tried a couple of the dry goods (persimmons, persimmons with walnut), fresh press pomegranate juice. Samarkand bread (big 1.5kg wheel shaped dense chewy bread), bananas and mandarins. Everything tasted good. I feel the bread can knock someone out. The 2 things I don't like about the place is, the repetitive products. How does one make a living with 25 other stalls selling the same thing?!?! The second thing is these ladies holding a baby (picture shared), or has a young child begging for money and food (watch out for ladies with a child, they travel in groups. When you give them something, they quickly smile and run off to their other friends to let them know, that's the stupid tourist who'll give you things. I don't know if this is camaraderie or showing off what they got that day. I was disgusted watching their activities. They keep having children, but does not find a job. Obviously what they are doing is working, which is why they happily continue this. There are polices that gives them warnings/timeout like how you reprimand a child in daycare, but the ladies treat it as a game. Nothing happens to them, they keep coming back.) Other than that, it's worth taking a look. There are souvenir shops inside. The one outside the wall gives better deals.

It’s a bit sparse, and the staff actually asked for “baksheesh”, which was odd for Uzbekistan (but not Samarkand), to watch the film about the palace mural [don’t pay, just walk away]. That said, it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area of the Islom Karimov mausoleum. It takes a while to drive to the museum due to the street lights and shape of the road, so walking from the mausoleum is probably faster.

A must visit to understand the ancient history and rich civilization, the display is excellent, there is no brochure in english, it's advisable to engage a guide.

Went Saturday 13/01/2024. Still ongoing renovations since last year. Not worth going now. 2 level museum building with not-yet-ready-for-visitors excavation site outside. Maybe because of winter period. Ground level with wall painting display about Afrosiyob and one video room explaining about it. That is all. Other room is empty with ongoing renovation work.

Unfortunately, the worst managed museum i’ve been to. Valuable ancient artifacts laying around with minimum or zero description, some only in Uzbek or Russian. The place itself is worn down, staff blasting TV shows on their phone while you are trying to read the history of the settlement etc. A lot of room for improvement.

Very well done museum and amazingly preserved and displayed artifacts from the 7th century that shows some of the oldest Samarkand history possible. Signs include English labels, and you definitely need to watch the video before viewing the museum. It is very well made and helps explain everything as well as show things to look for you likely wouldn't notice.

Its an important attraction which holds a very significant place in the history of Uzbekistan. Its a bit academic in its approach and the video screening helps in telling the story.

There is a video describing the mural, available in multiple languages. However priority was clearly given to tour group. We sat through 3 sessions (chinese, french, russian) and patiently waited for our turn for the English video, but another group arrived and barged in to cut the queue. The guide asked us to leave the room to make way for his group of 30+ pax for spanish video. The lady from the ticket counter promised us it would be our turn next but clearly she couldn’t care less when the tour group + guide arrived. Disappointed.

The museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century. Museum building and the archaeological site are located in the north-eastern part of the city. It bears the name of Afrasiab, mythical king and hero of Turan. Permanent exhibition of the Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is focused on the history of the city itself as well as the surrounding region. The museum building was designed by Armenian architect Bagdasar Arzumanyan in 1970, at the time when Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic was still part of the Soviet Union. The opening of the museum was dedicated to the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Samarkand. Thematically, the museum is divided into five rooms dedicated to different periods of life in the fort of Afrasiyab.

The museum is very interesting to know what was Samarcand before the VIII century. You can understand some details about the actual samarcand and there are many item inside. Unfortunately, the (Uzbekistan widely diffused) refurbishments limit the quality of the visit. Probably visitors in next months will find a more interesting museum. However, visit this is a well-spent time. Actually (5th august 2022), there is an exhibition on the Silk Road between china and Central Asia, showing even the procedures of the production of the silk

Only the mural hall and video can be seen, mural faded seriously, hardly anything to see！The video is to find their own staff to play, no one is in charge, and then the Korean version was played first for the Koreans who arrived later，why？？？？No rules？The experience is extremely poor, the ticket is extremely not worth it!!!

There was museum of lost civilization which was destroyed by Mongols at that time,all city was destroyed by mongol army at that time and remaining was they put water of river to that place.we walk from hazar xizar mosque to museum around 2km from there and visited place.some artifacts are there with some old theme was created inside to demonstrate that cultur of the city.we take a visit from one side to other as have less time.

This is the most amazing of the 3 madras of the complex. There is inside the residential college an impressive mosque with golden astonish decoration. Worth to spend time in this place and admire the unimaginable details. The madras was constructed in 1646-1660 by the ruler Yalangtush Bakhodur.

This place must have been amazing back in the day. The greatest disappointment now is the vast number of stalls that have turned this madrassah into a bazaar.

The Registan In Samarkand consists of three huge buildings: Ulugbek Madrasah on the left (built in 1420) the Sherdor Madrasah (1636) with the image of a lion and a deer on the arch on the right and Tilla-Qori Madrasah (1660)

The 'newest' of the three madrassahs, completed in 1660. The name Tilla-Kari means decorated in gold. The entire building is lavishly decorated with various herbal ornaments and linear patterns. The interior is simply stunning and beautiful. Definitely deserves a visit

The newest of the three madrassas, and perhaps the most beautiful with the inside dripping with gold leaf. Wonderful place to visit and soak in the amazing restoration job they have done. There are many interesting before/ after photos within next to the gift shops.

One of the three madrasahs that make up the Registan complex. The architecture is simply incredible. Look at the intricate artwork on the four sides of the courtyard. The gold work in the mosque area is stunning and its dome is in fact not a dome but a flat surface, but the painter has created an optical illusion. Wonderful building.

One of three main parts of Registan complex. This one has the best garden, imo. There are a lot of souvenir shops inside. I advise you visit it both during the day and in the evening, as the impression can be different. Best photos are made during the day, but most fun is in the evening, when music and lights show takes place.

En el interior es la madrassa más bonita. Es importante vencer la historia de como y por qué se construyó. (Translated by Google) Inside it is the most beautiful madrassa. It is important to overcome the history of how and why it was built.

Tillay means Gold,as inside building its looks gold work is there in side building.its a beautiful and cool place to visit inside,take pictures with golden back ground.in place registan this situated at center of two madrassas,there are inside shops to purchase but expensive.you can spend here 40 minutes to observe each point.sitting ar center of yard is very cool,

First of all; wake up really early and get there by 8am sharp. If you don’t do that then don’t waste money visiting this place. Of all the historical sites I have seen in some of the cities around the world; these 3 structures would be amongst the top in terms of design, the grandeur, the colours and just the sheer imagination they initiate in ones mind on how great the civilisation would have been that built these structures and more importantly the focus on education was incredibly impressive! This would be my number one priority to visit in Samarkand followed by the Bibi Khanum Mosque and Shah-I-Zinda

The last Madrasah and the interior is a big surprise and the best work of architects of 17th century

De las tres es la que tiene el interior más bonito. Aparte del patio, destacable con el fondo de la cúpula, el interior del edificio es precioso, con una combinación de colores increible. Vale realmente mucho la pena (Translated by Google) Of the three it is the one with the most beautiful interior. Apart from the patio, notable against the background of the dome, the interior of the building is beautiful, with an incredible combination of colors. It's really worth it

Lived the best experience when we were wearing the Samarkand's old clothes! My kids enjoyed that too and we feel the history life!

The pearl of the city; a square with three of the world’s oldest madrasas, worth visiting both at day and at night . This central square THE most iconic sight of Samarkand and Uzbekistan. There are 3 stunning madrassahs framing the square. The Tilya-Kori Madrasah is the middle one. This madrasah has a 2-storied main façade, a courtyard surrounded by dormitory rooms and a mosque in the western section of the courtyard.

The staff were very kind as they're cleaning the school and taking care of it. We enjoyed our trip here and spent around an hour

It's the prime complex in samarcand. And it is impressive. Spare yourself the instruments and the souvenir shops. But the place itself is a must

Ulugbek Madrsaha is one of the three monuments in Registon , The 15 th century old Islam teaching school made by Ujughbek has a very beautiful architecture done with mosaic tiles . Inside the building is a courtyard " chorsu Hovil " a double story structure , ground floor was the class rooms and the first floor was the hostel. Complete in just six years this is beautiful example of Islamic architect of Central Asia.

When you enter Registan, Ulugh Beg Madrasah is the one to your left. This madrasah was considered one of the best religious colleges in the Muslim world in the 15th century. It nurtured many notable Persian poets and philosophers. Go inside the madrasah and walk all the way to the opposite end of the courtyard to find a small hidden door. This door opens up to a staircase which will lead you up to the second floor of the building. The view from the top is absolutely spectacular; you get to see the courtyard and the walls of the madrasah from an entirely different perspective. You’ll find lots of cool angles for photography as well.

The Ulugh Beg Madrasa is a madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan. Together with other monuments, it forms the monumental ensemble of Registan, the old heart of the city. It was built between 1417 and 1421 by the then-Timurid governor of Samarkand, Ulugh Beg, Timur's grandson and prominent astronomer, who was later emperor between 1447 and 1449. The madrasa was an important teaching center of the Timurid Empire, where they taught some of the most outstanding scholars of their time, both religious and secular. It is the oldest building in Registan, the only one from the 15th century and the only survivor of a wider architectural ensemble, which included several mosques, caravanserais, a bazaar, and a khanaqah (inn of Sufis). At the site of the latter is currently the Sher-Dor Madrasah, located in front of Ulugh Beg Madrasa.

The Ulugh Beg Madrasah, built by Ulugh Beg during the Timurid Empire era of Timur, has an imposing iwan with a lancet-arch pishtaq or portal facing the square. The corners are flanked by high minarets. The mosaic panel over the iwan's entrance arch is decorated by geometrical stylized ornaments. The square courtyard includes a mosque and lecture rooms, and is fringed by the dormitory cells in which students lived. There are deep galleries along the axes. Originally the Ulugh Beg Madrasah was a two-storied building with four domed darskhonas (lecture rooms) at the corners. The Ulugh Beg Madrasah (Persian: مدرسه الغ بیگ) was one of the best clergy universities of the Muslim Orient in the 15th century CE. Abdul-Rahman Jami, the great Persian poet, scholar, mystic, scientist and philosopher studied at the madrasah.[1] Ulugh Beg himself gave lectures there. During Ulugh Beg's government the madrasah was a centre of learning

One of the most amazing and beautiful madrassahs we have seen even compared to those in Tashkent, Khiva and Bukhara.

One of three main parts of Registan complex. There is solar clock in the garden and also a small museum (free of charge). Also lots of souvenir shops. I advise you visit it both during the day and in the evening, as the impression can be different. Best photos are made during the day, but most fun is in the evening, when music and lights show takes place.

Another magnificent piece of art building in Samarkand.

Beautiful madrassah. There are plenty of shops inside where you can buy a variety of items including suzanis, jackets, artisanal knives, and ceramics. The ceramic store especially was worthwhile as the owner will give you a quick lesson on the different types, where they are from and what to look for. There is also a tea and Turkish coffee area where you can sit and people watch.

Beautiful Madrassah, part of the 3 within Registon Square. Calming, serene & tree lined. Contains a number of smalll souvenir shops, where you do get a little hassled to enter. This is part of the overall entry price for Registon Square. All 3 Madrassah take a few hours to look atound but they are all beautiful, historic & well looked after. Well worth a visit.

The left side of registan square

Absolutely wonderful place to visit. Amazing architecture. Walking through time and history was surreal

Cant stop watching the beauty of the place, absolutely stunning architecture.

One of the three magnificent madrasahs that make up the wonderful Registan in Samarkand, dating back to the 1400s.

The Registan In Samarkand consists of three huge buildings: Ulugbek Madrasah on the left (built in 1420) the Sherdor Madrasah (1636) with the image of a lion and a deer on the arch on the right and Tilla-Qori Madrasah (1660)

Beautiful Experience. One of my top sights I’ve seen in my life ( though I’m not adult). The best time to visit in my opinion is at 9 pm or slightly before when the light show begins. (Closes at 12pm) Truly beautiful. The entrance to enter the square and the Madrassah is about 50000 sum, about 4€. Definitely worth paying. There is also a museum inside with the information in English too.

Stunning architecture

Old school contains beautiful architectural designs at the walls and the gates! There are beautiful trees also

One of three main parts of Registan complex. There are a lot of souvenir shops inside. Central arch is beautiful. You can also try on authentic clothes. I advise you visit it both during the day and in the evening, as the impression can be different. Best photos are made during the day, but most fun is in the evening, when music and lights show takes place.

Fantastic to hold the breath and back in time! Constructed in 1619-1636 by the ruler Yalangtush Bakhodur and the main architect Usto Abdujabbor. The architectural details are really impressive! Inside there are a kind of market that sell souvenirs and Uzbekistan typical clothes. The symbolism is also important and the lions are also in the banknote of 200 soms.

One of the three enormous, beautiful madrasahs that make up the incredible Registan.

sher dor in also one of the three buildings at Registon , built by the ruler of samrkand Yalangtush Bakhodur In the 17th century. It has the interesting tiger mosaics with a rising sun on the arch of each madrasha arch which is ban in Islamic architecture it is more ancient Persian Mithraic religious motifs. the guide explained us the tiger is symbol of student ( hunger for knowledge) and the deer in front is knowledge , the sun is enlightening. There is a bit of Zoroastrianism influence in the architecture.

Right side of registan square

In the 17th century the ruler of Samarkand, Yalangtush Bakhodur, ordered the construction of the Sher-Dor (Persian: شیردار) and Tillya-Kori (Persian: طلاکاری) madrasahs. The tiger mosaics with a rising sun on their back are especially interesting for their depiction of living beings and use of Persian motifs.

the Prophet Khoja Daniel The Mausoleum of St. Khoja Daniel is the burial place of a saint revered in three world religions: Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Muslims call him the Prophet Khoja Daniel (not mentioned in the Koran, but is one of 124,000 prophets, the Jews call him the prophet Daniel, in Christianity the prophet Daniel).

Legend of Prophet Daniel's tomb. Religious site. Drink or bottle some water from the spring nearby.

Beautiful but unusual burial place

Very nice park around. Above that nice to see, but not something special. Entry for foreigners is about $2

I love this place so much. Have been here for several times. Nature here is amazing love it a lot

One of the top highlights of my central Asia trip. Did not know such an important place existed right here. Was totally absorbed by the peace and serenity of the area, with gushing running river. Very sacred site. Prominent prophet for us all. And many came to drink the water given freely at this site.

On the shore of Siab, a small tributary of Zerafshan River, there is a sacred place, which keeps the relics of Daniel, the Old Testament Biblical Prophet. Another version says that there are the relics of Daniyol (or Danier), an associate of the Arab preacher Kussama ibn Abbas. But all versions agree that Danier is the Saint and pilgrims from all the three world religions come here to worship him. It is considered that the spirit of buried Saint protects Samarkand, brings wealth and prosperity to its people. Believers come here to pray near the mausoleum. Especially pilgrims worship the spring near the mausoleum. Who is actually buried in the Samarkand mausoleum? By a legend, relics of St. Daniel were brought by Amir Temur. The legend says that Tamerlane took the military campaign to Asia Minor, conquering almost all cities, but when his huge army arrived in the small city in Iran, Susa, he couldn’t invade it, because the city showed unexpected resistance and did not yield the city to the invincible army. Amir Temur asked local people and his spiritual teacher why he couldn’t conquer the city and they replied him that the city was protected by the spirit of St. Daniel, Old Testament Jewish Prophet. Tamerlane ordered to terminate the attack and asked people to show him the tomb of the saint. He spent some time near the relics, persuaded the government to consign it to the earth and the next morning sent to Samarkand a caravan with the remains of the tomb of the saint. According to the other legend, when caravan reached Samarkand, camels suddenly stopped near the place resembling Susa and didn’t move anymore. Whatever cameleers took, camels didn’t budge. Then they decided to consign the relics of the saint to the earth and later a mausoleum was built there. According to another version the mausoleum keeps the remains of the Prophet Tabba. This version is mentioned in the "Kandia Minor" which refers to the words of the Samarkand Sheikh Hoja Abdu-Darun that "... a prophet of God passed over the Jeyhun River (Amu Darya) and reached Samarkand. He was a skilled fortune teller. People of Samarkand respected him. He settled here and died in Samarkand. People called him Tabba nabi (Prophet Tabba in Arabic). The Prophet said: "I, Muhammad the son of Abdullah, have found the perfection of knowledge of the secret world near his grave. And everyone who wants to hear the revelation should serve in the mazar of the Prophet every Friday after Friday prayers... " There is another legend that the mausoleum keeps the remains of Daniyol, an associate of Kussama ibn Abbas. This version is told by the Arab historian Abu Tohir Hoja in his work "Samaria" (the late 19th century). He writes that many people confuse Daniel with Arab saint Hoja Daniyol, who arrived in Samarkand for the propagation of Islam along with Kussama ibn Abbas, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. By this legend, Hoja Daniyol enjoyed great respect in Samarkand.

The place is beautiful drink water if bottle there park trees and tomb of prophet Daniel in Iran I was listing ulama they finds one taboot 1350 years ago then they decided made 13 grave buried one grave because in Iran when rain not coming they have some problem they take taboot outside on sky pray then rain coming problem solve

There are two pleasant buildings one next to the other: Saint Daniel's tomb and a font of spring drinking water.

The sounding area is great and looking very good. This attraction mainly frequent by local people. Very few tourists.

The Registan In Samarkand consists of three huge buildings: Ulugbek Madrasah on the left (built in 1420) the Sherdor Madrasah (1636) with the image of a lion and a deer on the arch on the right and Tilla-Qori Madrasah (1660)

Beautiful Experience. One of my top sights I’ve seen in my life ( though I’m not adult). The best time to visit in my opinion is at 9 pm or slightly before when the light show begins. (Closes at 12pm) Truly beautiful. The entrance to enter the square and the Madrassah is about 50000 sum, about 4€. Definitely worth paying. There is also a museum inside with the information in English too.

Stunning architecture

Old school contains beautiful architectural designs at the walls and the gates! There are beautiful trees also

One of three main parts of Registan complex. There are a lot of souvenir shops inside. Central arch is beautiful. You can also try on authentic clothes. I advise you visit it both during the day and in the evening, as the impression can be different. Best photos are made during the day, but most fun is in the evening, when music and lights show takes place.

Fantastic to hold the breath and back in time! Constructed in 1619-1636 by the ruler Yalangtush Bakhodur and the main architect Usto Abdujabbor. The architectural details are really impressive! Inside there are a kind of market that sell souvenirs and Uzbekistan typical clothes. The symbolism is also important and the lions are also in the banknote of 200 soms.

One of the three enormous, beautiful madrasahs that make up the incredible Registan.

sher dor in also one of the three buildings at Registon , built by the ruler of samrkand Yalangtush Bakhodur In the 17th century. It has the interesting tiger mosaics with a rising sun on the arch of each madrasha arch which is ban in Islamic architecture it is more ancient Persian Mithraic religious motifs. the guide explained us the tiger is symbol of student ( hunger for knowledge) and the deer in front is knowledge , the sun is enlightening. There is a bit of Zoroastrianism influence in the architecture.

Right side of registan square

In the 17th century the ruler of Samarkand, Yalangtush Bakhodur, ordered the construction of the Sher-Dor (Persian: شیردار) and Tillya-Kori (Persian: طلاکاری) madrasahs. The tiger mosaics with a rising sun on their back are especially interesting for their depiction of living beings and use of Persian motifs.

If you are in Samarkand and have interest in Islamic history it's a must visit site. The architecture of the complex is so surreal and the feel is really calm. Have a look at the museum that is situated inside the complex. Ticket was 5 USD each.

This is a burtial of Great Imam Bukhari, Author of very authentic Hadaya Book Bukhari Shareef. very important religious place for all Muslims. Very spiritual feelings arosed when you enter in the xmtomb compound.

Was closer April 2024, construction on going

New beautiful building for pilgrim with a small museum at the right side

It is currently closed due to renovations. You cannot see anything and can't go close at all due to security.

Visited 24/06/2023. Mausoleum out of bounds, as it is located within a construction site. There is a masjid complex being built (work started 2021, to be completed inshallah 2024). No problem getting there (about 50,000 SOM via Yandex from Samarkand). BIG problem getting back. No Yandex available and taxis are rare. Had to wait for one and cost 60,000 SOM to get back.

That place my favourite place imam bukhari but right now don’t go there building under construction but u need to visit Olia Allah ur Iman fresh

Tomb of Imam Bukhari is closed for public due to construction, tourist are advised to check before heading to tomb.

Beautiful and attractive place,not only for it's history and construction but also for his background story.

A wonderful location that now has been redelevoped in to a beautiful area. We were blessed to go down to the grave of the great Imam.

Under construction, don’t visit the place. If you go with Yandex make sure not to Leave them till your sure about the access. Also no network on that area. Try ti get a up and down agreement in taxi or Yandex before go there.

Still under construction for renovation. So need to wait for awhile until the contruction in completion.

It’s closed. Can’t enter. The only building was dismantled, and a new concrete thing is underway. Very annoying sellers at the gate. Nothing to see here. Don’t come.

As on 01.01.2024 the place was close and not allowed to enter inside the area. And new structure is still in progress and hopefully completed in 2026.

tomb now in under construction 🚧 visitor don't allowed (oct2023) must verify before visit

This is the resting place of Karimov, so many come to pray. There's a beautiful tomb; you can't take photos. The mosque has pretty ceilings and plaster walls, and great views back across the city. It's free to visit, although a donation is always appreciated.

Hazrat Khizr Mosque - one of the oldest Muslim religious buildings in Samarkand. The mosque was built in the VIII century and was on the hill at the entrance to the city, close to the band appeared much later Shahi Zinda mausoleums and Siab market. Around the mosque later emerged cemetery. According to legend, there are seven levels of graves and bodies at each level of the saints or prophets.

Hazrat Khizr Mosque - one of the oldest Muslim religious buildings in Samarkhand. The first mosque built by the Arabs. Built next to the road that led to Samarkand. At the mosque buried in- President Islam Karimov. A beautiful place with a beautiful view of the historical part of Samarkand. Recommended for sure 👍

June 2023 A beautiful and peaceful place to walk around.

This attractive mosque is built on an incline - not really a hill - with pleasant views over the greenery that surrounds it and the nearby area. It contains the mausoleum of the first president of Uzbekistan, and you will be told off if you try to take photos of it! The mosque dates back to the 7th century but the current attractive building is much more modern.

Mosque built on a hill. Simple and clean look. Good panoramic view of the city

Mosque was beautiful and lot of visitors were visiting the Mosque.we enter inside there was small prayer room there,also some old painting was hanging inside Mosque.wood work was also unique and nice.it is situated at height.there was one grave outside the Mosque. People were there and also security was there.

Its a very beautiful mosque with a very beautiful surroundings. It is located not far from Registan Square, just across the Siab Bazaar. It was very serene here, and I came here during one praying time for the moslem, so i got the chance to see them gather and pray. It was very special.

A beautiful mosque 😍 It offers a very nice panoramic view of the city

A beautiful mosque in samarkand,

Amir Temur King monument statue is at center of road and is beautiful land mark at entrance of rukhobod historical landmark and amir temur complex,it very beautiful place you can take some clicks to before enter to main stream,you start your visit from that place upto shah I zinda at last.we start visit from that place and complete our trip in two days with all kind of details.

Statue of Amir Temur at the roundabout heading to his mausoleum and to the Registan.

Impressive statue of a great ruler in Central Asia

Amir statue is situated on the square , it is grand . Mostly we see Amir Taimurs Staue or pictures on horseback , in this statue he is sitting on his throne.. very well made . It is illuminated at night , you cannot miss this , it is located in the heart of Samarkand city , on the boundary of old ( Russian time) city and modern post independence city.

Touristic groups show up here and there with bunch of cameras and ohs and uhs. Nice aura and great walking boulevard locally called Abramov boulevard named after managing general of Russia legion, who grounded a place quit some times ago

very beautiful statue of Amir right in the middle of round about. you can go there and sit for while have some nice photos.

It can get crowded but it is a nice sight to see in Samarkand.

Nice monument, busy traffic area

It’s a bit sparse, and the staff actually asked for “baksheesh”, which was odd for Uzbekistan (but not Samarkand), to watch the film about the palace mural [don’t pay, just walk away]. That said, it’s worth a visit if you’re in the area of the Islom Karimov mausoleum. It takes a while to drive to the museum due to the street lights and shape of the road, so walking from the mausoleum is probably faster.

A must visit to understand the ancient history and rich civilization, the display is excellent, there is no brochure in english, it's advisable to engage a guide.

Went Saturday 13/01/2024. Still ongoing renovations since last year. Not worth going now. 2 level museum building with not-yet-ready-for-visitors excavation site outside. Maybe because of winter period. Ground level with wall painting display about Afrosiyob and one video room explaining about it. That is all. Other room is empty with ongoing renovation work.

Unfortunately, the worst managed museum i’ve been to. Valuable ancient artifacts laying around with minimum or zero description, some only in Uzbek or Russian. The place itself is worn down, staff blasting TV shows on their phone while you are trying to read the history of the settlement etc. A lot of room for improvement.

Very well done museum and amazingly preserved and displayed artifacts from the 7th century that shows some of the oldest Samarkand history possible. Signs include English labels, and you definitely need to watch the video before viewing the museum. It is very well made and helps explain everything as well as show things to look for you likely wouldn't notice.

Its an important attraction which holds a very significant place in the history of Uzbekistan. Its a bit academic in its approach and the video screening helps in telling the story.

There is a video describing the mural, available in multiple languages. However priority was clearly given to tour group. We sat through 3 sessions (chinese, french, russian) and patiently waited for our turn for the English video, but another group arrived and barged in to cut the queue. The guide asked us to leave the room to make way for his group of 30+ pax for spanish video. The lady from the ticket counter promised us it would be our turn next but clearly she couldn’t care less when the tour group + guide arrived. Disappointed.

The museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century. Museum building and the archaeological site are located in the north-eastern part of the city. It bears the name of Afrasiab, mythical king and hero of Turan. Permanent exhibition of the Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is focused on the history of the city itself as well as the surrounding region. The museum building was designed by Armenian architect Bagdasar Arzumanyan in 1970, at the time when Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic was still part of the Soviet Union. The opening of the museum was dedicated to the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Samarkand. Thematically, the museum is divided into five rooms dedicated to different periods of life in the fort of Afrasiyab.

The museum is very interesting to know what was Samarcand before the VIII century. You can understand some details about the actual samarcand and there are many item inside. Unfortunately, the (Uzbekistan widely diffused) refurbishments limit the quality of the visit. Probably visitors in next months will find a more interesting museum. However, visit this is a well-spent time. Actually (5th august 2022), there is an exhibition on the Silk Road between china and Central Asia, showing even the procedures of the production of the silk

Only the mural hall and video can be seen, mural faded seriously, hardly anything to see！The video is to find their own staff to play, no one is in charge, and then the Korean version was played first for the Koreans who arrived later，why？？？？No rules？The experience is extremely poor, the ticket is extremely not worth it!!!

There was museum of lost civilization which was destroyed by Mongols at that time,all city was destroyed by mongol army at that time and remaining was they put water of river to that place.we walk from hazar xizar mosque to museum around 2km from there and visited place.some artifacts are there with some old theme was created inside to demonstrate that cultur of the city.we take a visit from one side to other as have less time.