Historical city’s of Uzbekistan

Samarkand is the open-air museum: there is much to see and many places to visit. It is divided into old and modern pars of the city. And of course if you are visiting Samarkand, you should first pay your attention to the old city. This place is full of mysteries, filling every corner of every building.

Samarkand is not only beautiful but also very important in historical aspect. Samarkand city is the second largest city after its “big brother” Tashkent. Like Tashkent, Samarkand once was the capital of Uzbekistan. Proudly standing right in the center of Uzbekistan, on the left bank of the Zarafshan River, Samarkand generously welcomes everyone wanting to know its unbelievable breathtaking story which takes the beginning in the earliest days of humanity.Samarkand attracts tourists and scientists from all over the world with the stunning architecture, spirit of harmony, quietness and, of course, with many historical riddles and mysteries.

• Samarkand is not only beautiful but also very important in historical aspect. Samarkand city is the second largest city after its “big brother” Tashkent. Like Tashkent, Samarkand once was the capital of Uzbekistan. Proudly standing right in the center of Uzbekistan, on the left bank of the Zarafshan River, Samarkand generously welcomes everyone wanting to know its unbelievable breathtaking story which takes the beginning in the earliest days of humanity.Samarkand attracts tourists and scientists from all over the world with the stunning architecture, spirit of harmony, quietness and, of course, with many historical riddles and mysteries.

As a part of tours to Uzbekistan you can visit Samarkand city. I bet, if you heard something about Samarkand, you also heard about famous Registan Square. This Square has always been aesthetic, historical and cultural center of the city. It is really huge and colossal, especially for us, people of modern world: not even the architects of our time with all of the technologies are able to design and build something nearly so beautiful and charming. Samarkand sightseeing just can’t be without visiting the Square. Registan square got its name which means “sand place” because of the place where it was build: once the river dried out there and left much sand after itself. Astonishing ensemble of this Square includes three main parts, which are standing there for ages, silently looking at the city: 15th centurie’s Ulugbek Madrassah and 17th centurie’s Sher – Dor Madrassah and Tilla-Kari Madrassah covered with gold.

• As a part of tours to Uzbekistan you can visit Samarkand city. I bet, if you heard something about Samarkand, you also heard about famous Registan Square. This Square has always been aesthetic, historical and cultural center of the city. It is really huge and colossal, especially for us, people of modern world: not even the architects of our time with all of the technologies are able to design and build something nearly so beautiful and charming. Samarkand sightseeing just can’t be without visiting the Square. Registan square got its name which means “sand place” because of the place where it was build: once the river dried out there and left much sand after itself. Astonishing ensemble of this Square includes three main parts, which are standing there for ages, silently looking at the city: 15th centurie’s Ulugbek Madrassah and 17th centurie’s Sher – Dor Madrassah and Tilla-Kari Madrassah covered with gold.

The historic center of Bukhara has been an important base for Islamic theology and science for several centuries. Its well-preserved city center was recognized by UNESCO as an exemplary medieval city. City-planning, urban, economic, and scientific development in Bukhara had a large impact on the Islamic World in the Middle Ages. The earliest architectural monument is the tomb of Ismail Somoni dating back to the 10th century. For seven centuries up until the 16th century, it was the largest Islamic center for the study of Sufism with hundreds of mosques and madrasas or learning places. World-renowned scholar Avicenna was born near Bukhara and grew up there. While in Bukhara we’d recommend taking a stroll around the old city to savor its architectural legacy and imagine yourself bargaining as they would have done in medieval times.Bukhara markets with its clay domes in Uzbekistan

• The historic center of Bukhara has been an important base for Islamic theology and science for several centuries. Its well-preserved city center was recognized by UNESCO as an exemplary medieval city. City-planning, urban, economic, and scientific development in Bukhara had a large impact on the Islamic World in the Middle Ages. The earliest architectural monument is the tomb of Ismail Somoni dating back to the 10th century. For seven centuries up until the 16th century, it was the largest Islamic center for the study of Sufism with hundreds of mosques and madrasas or learning places. World-renowned scholar Avicenna was born near Bukhara and grew up there. While in Bukhara we’d recommend taking a stroll around the old city to savor its architectural legacy and imagine yourself bargaining as they would have done in medieval times.Bukhara markets with its clay domes in Uzbekistan

When you compare it to the ancient cities of Bukhara and Samarkand, Khiva is a relative youngster. Don’t let this put you off making a visit. UNESCO still deem it worthy of being a World Heritage Site and its oriental atmosphere is unforgettable to any visitor. Imagine Khiva as a city of two halves: Itchan and Dichan Kala, respectively the inner and outer city. Dichan Kala is home to about 90% of Khiva’s resident population.Khiva - view of the city Itchan Kala, by contrast, is more like an open-air museum with few permanent inhabitants. This inner city is full of restored historic buildings and its pedestrianized center is a delight to wander. Its Islamic architecture has changed little since medieval times. Let’s have a look at the top places to see in Khiva.