Explore the attractions of Bukhara on this tour. Discover mausoleums, parks, bazaars, museums, and archaeological sites. Enjoy a relaxing group tour as the itinerary is expertly managed. Our guides are eager to share their local insights and the country’s rich history with you.
Explore the attractions of Bukhara on this tour. Discover mausoleums, parks, bazaars, museums, and archaeological sites. Enjoy a relaxing group tour as the itinerary is expertly managed. Our guides are eager to share their local insights and the country’s rich history with you.
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Lyab-i-Hauz - The architectural ensemble of Lyabi-Khauz is composed of three significant monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasah to the north, khanaka, and Nodir Divan-begi to the west and east. The southern side of the square was bordered by Trade Street. At the heart of this grand ensemble in old Bukhara lies a reservoir.
The term “Lyabi-Khauz”…
- Lyab-i-Hauz - The architectural ensemble of Lyabi-Khauz is composed of three significant monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasah to the north, khanaka, and Nodir Divan-begi to the west and east. The southern side of the square was bordered by Trade Street. At the heart of this grand ensemble in old Bukhara lies a reservoir.
The term “Lyabi-Khauz” translates to “by the reservoir.” According to an ancient legend, the khan’s gardener, Nadir Divan-begi, struggled to acquire a plot for his planned construction, as it was occupied by a solitary woman’s house. The powerful vizier then ordered a channel to be built beneath her house, causing the water to erode the walls, forcing the distressed woman to sell the land. The khan’s reservoir was secretly referred to as the “reservoir of coercion,” which, in an Arabic inscription, numerically signifies the construction date - 1620.
- Poi Kalyan Mosque - This is the main ensemble in the center of Bukhara, located on the route to the trade crossing of “four bazaars.” Poi-Kalyan translates to “the pedestal of the Great” (referring to “the pedestal of Kalyan minaret”). The ensemble comprises four monuments: Kalyan mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, which face each other with their main facades; between them stands the Kalyan minaret; and to the south of Miri-Arab is the small Amir-Allimkhan Madrasah.
- Kalon Minaret - Since the advent of Islam, there have been three types of mosques: Djuma mosques, designed for the large congregations attending Friday services; Namazga country mosques (musalla idgoh), used by the male population of both the city and surrounding countryside to celebrate the two Muslim holidays, Qurban and Ramazan; and Quzar mosques, intended for daily use in residential neighborhoods.
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasa - The Miri-Arab madrasah is distinguished by its two large blue domes that rise above the surrounding buildings in the center of Bukhara. Together with the Kalyan mosque and minaret, this religious educational institution forms the Poi-Kalyan ensemble, which is the spiritual heart of the city.
- Trading Domes - Bukhara is renowned worldwide not only for its mosques, Ark Fortress, and the majestic Kalyan minaret but also for its trading domes, which extend in a procession from Lyabi-Khauz to the Miri-Arab madrasah. In the 16th century, under the Shaybanides dynasty, Bukhara became the capital, leading to unprecedented urban growth. Situated on the Great Silk Road, the markets and trading stores further congested the crossroads of public roads. Several centuries have passed, and four trading domes have survived to this day.
- Ark of Bukhara - The Ark of Bukhara is a vast fortress located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, initially constructed and inhabited around the 5th century AD. Besides serving as a military structure, the Ark functioned as a town, housing various royal courts that governed the region surrounding Bukhara throughout much of its history. The Ark remained a fortress until it fell to Russia in 1920. Today, it is a tourist attraction featuring museums that explore its history. These include an archaeological museum, the throne room, the reception and coronation court, a local history museum, and the court mosque.
- Moschea Bolo-khauz - The Bolo-Khauz Complex is the sole preserved monument on Registan Square. It is situated opposite the Ark, the Emir’s fortress. The complex comprises a reservoir, a Friday mosque, and a minaret.
- Samanid Mausoleum - The Ismail Samani Mausoleum, located in Bukhara, is one of Central Asia’s oldest and most esteemed architectural monuments, dating back to the 9th–10th centuries. Built as the tomb of Ismail Samani, the founder of the Samanid dynasty, it is celebrated for its exquisite brickwork, symmetrical design, and historical importance. This mausoleum is a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture, offering visitors a unique insight into Bukhara’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.
- Chasma Ayub Mausoleum - Chashma-i Ayub, or Ayub’s Spring, is a historic and sacred site in Bukhara, believed to be over a thousand years old. Legend has it that the spring was discovered by the prophet Job (Ayub), who struck the ground with his staff to bring forth water during a time of hardship. Today, visitors come to admire the elegant domed structure covering the spring, enjoy the refreshing water, and experience a serene and spiritual atmosphere. The site beautifully combines history, legend, and architecture, making it a memorable destination in Bukhara.

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