Bukhara
48 places
Hodja-Gaukushan Ensemble
Bukhara, historic centre
The Hodja-Gaukushan Ensemble is situated in the historical center of Bukhara and part of UNESCO-protected monuments. It includes the Govkushon madrasa, the Hodja mosque, and minaret built in the 16th century during the reign of Shaybanids. Located along an ancient trade street of the city. The site represents a significant architectural monument of the era of active urban development of Bukhara.
Arc Bukhara
Bukhara, Registan Sq
Ard (Bukhara) situated on Registan Square is an ancient citadel of the city built upon a natural hill about six meters high. The fortress has a polygonal shape covering approximately 3.9 hectares. Inside the citadel there are exhibits on history, numismatics, epigraphy, regional nature and archaeology of Bukharan oasis. There are also a throne hall from the 17th century and a cathedral mosque from the 18th century. The outer walls of the fortress stretch for around 789 meters.
Bolo House
Bukhara, Bukhara Registan
Bolo-Hauz — an architectural complex in the center of Bukhara including a mosque, minaret and hovuz. Located near Ark, close to Registan. The mosque was built in 1712 and has a summer prayer part with iwan and wooden columns. In 1917 thin painted columns were added to the facade of the iwan. The complex is part of the historical city centre listed on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Bukhara Railway Station
Kagan, Bukhara-1 Station, Bukhara Region
Bukhara Railway Station is located in Kagan city, known as Bukhara-1 station. The first railroad arrived here on February 26, 1888, connecting New Bukhara with Termez. Construction of the station began in 1914 and was completed in 1916. It is situated approximately 12 km from the historical center of Bukhara.
Bukhara Zindan
Bukhara, Afrosiab St, mahalla Khodja Nizamiddin Bolo
The Bukharian Zindan is situated in the historical center of Bukhara, protected by UNESCO. It was an emir's prison built in the late 18th century by the Mangit dynasty. Today it houses an exhibition on the history of Bukharan emirate judiciary and a museum with exhibits of soldiers' weapons. The complex is located near the ancient shahristan, close to Ark citadel. After the revolution, the prison was closed down.
Mutal Burhanov House-Museum
Bukhara, Bahauddin Nakshbandi St, 182/1, apt 2
Mutal Burhanov's House-Museum is located at Bahauddin Naqshbandi Street, 182/1, apartment 2 in Bukhara. Personal belongings of the composer, his clothing, musical instruments, diplomas, scores and books are on display here. Special attention is given to state awards and items related to the creation of the national anthem of Uzbekistan. The museum was opened in the house where Burhanov lived during his final years.
Fayzulla Khodjayev House-Museum
Bukhara, Abdully Tukaya St, 70
The Faizulla Khodzhaev House-Museum is situated on Abdulla Tukay Street in the center of Bukhara. It is an architectural monument from the 19th century, formerly the home of wealthy merchant Ubaydullo Khodja Kasym Khodzhaev. Inside there are preserved interiors with wooden carvings, antique items and decorative elements. The exhibition includes porcelain dishes, traditional Uzbek musical instruments and clothing of Bukharans. The museum recalls the life and times of famous Bukharan figure Faizulla Khodzhaev.
Aiz Karaavan-Saray
Bukhara, mahalla Hamid Olimjon, St Khakikat
Aeyaz Caravanserai is located in the historical center of Bukhara, being part of a group of four interconnected structures. Until 1920 it was used for wholesale trade in dishes. After restoration in early 2000s and reconstruction from 2003 by French specialists, it was included in Uzbekistan's national monuments list. Previously known as Aeyaz Chinniforush Caravanserai.
Ahmajon Caravan Saray
Bukhara, mahalla Hamid Olimjon, St Khakikat
Ahmajhon Caravanserai belongs to a group of four interconnected caravanserais situated in the historical center of Bukhara. The buildings provided accommodation for traveling merchants with central courtyards featuring small rooms called khujras. The complex dates back to the 18th-19th centuries and is a national heritage site of Uzbekistan. However, due to accumulated waste, the structure has deteriorated into a semi-collapsed state.
Mirzo Ulugbek Caravanserai Tamakifurush
Bukhara, mahalla Hamid Olimjon, St Khakikat
Mirzo Ulugbek Market Caravanserai Tamakifuru located in Bukhara is part of a group of four historical structures. The complex has a layout with a central courtyard and hujras. Currently, the building is in ruins and requires restoration. In the center of the complex there remains a pit from the former basement for storing goods. Construction date ranges from the 18th to 19th centuries. Previously used for selling dishes and now listed on Uzbekistan's national register of monuments.
Nogay Caravan Sarai
Bukhara, historic centre, western facade of Toki Sarrofon
Nogay Caravanserai built in 1720-1721 is situated in the historical center of Bukhara near the trading dome Toki Sarrofon. After the earthquake of 1976, the second floor was lost. Currently, its cells house craft workshops, souvenir shops and offices. Previously, the first floor housed traders. The site is part of Uzbekistan's national cultural heritage.
Olimjon Caravan Saray
Bukhara, Bakhauddina Nakshbandi St
Olimjon Caravanserai situated on Bahauddin Naqshbandi Street in Bukhara was built in 1813. The site is part of Uzbekistan's national inventory of material cultural heritage and is protected by the state. Originally named Abdullajon, it later became known as Olimjon after the nearby mahalla. This two-story building with a rectangular courtyard and brick vaulted rooms belongs to the historical city center. Mention of it can be found in travel reports such as those of Pyotr Demesne during 1833-1834.
Fathullojon Caravanserai
Bukhara, mahalla Hamid Olimjon, St Khakikat
Fathullojon Caravanserai — part of a group of four connected caravanserais in Bukhara dating from the 18th to 19th centuries. It served as accommodation for traveling merchants with an interior courtyard surrounded by hujras. The complex featured niches for feeding donkeys and stables, as well as sold dishes and local tobacco. Located in Hamid Olimjon mahalla on Khakikat Street.
Hodja Zayniddin Complex
Bukhara, mahalla Khodja Zaynuddin, Zaynuddin St, 2
The Hodja Zaynuddin Complex is part of the World Heritage Site "Historical Center of Bukhara". Located at the intersection of two narrow streets within the ancient city section, it features a mosque and a khanaqah, with initial constructions dating to the first half of the 16th century. The structure's height is approximately 16-16.6 meters. Architectural composition includes a dome over a square hall supported by chahar taag design. At the complex there remains a large pond made from brick, wood, stone and ganch.
Lyabi-Haus
Bukhara, historic centre
Lyabi-Haus is situated in the historical center of Bukhara and included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. The ensemble includes the Kokeldash madrasa, Nodir Divankhona madrasa and khanaqa built in the 16th-17th centuries. At its heart lies the water reservoir Divankhona where water gathered during dry periods. This unique combination features an educational institution, religious structure, urban space with an artificial pond.
Baha ud-Din Naqshband Mausoleum
near Bukhara, Qaghan District
Bahaaddin Naqshband Mausoleum - memorial complex in Kagan district, near Bukhara. It contains the burial site of Sheikh Bahaaddin Naqshband who lived in the 14th-15th centuries. The complex includes a large hanaka built in the 16th century and an aboveground dakhma tomb with carved marble fencing constructed in 1544. This place is a pilgrimage site associated with Sufi tradition.
Boboi Porodz Mausoleum
Bukhara, Arabon St, opposite Ibn Sina Library
Boboi Pordz Mausoleum — a 19th century monument in Bukhara situated near the city gates of Salohxon. It is an object of national significance in Uzbekistan made from brick, wood, stone and ganch. A unique feature of the mausoleum is that it honors a craftsman rather than a noble person. Nearby previously stood a complex with mosques and other structures. The architecture includes small and large domes.
Buyan-Kuli Khan Mausoleum
Bukhara, Fatkhabad, eastern outskirt zone
The Mausoleum of Buyan-Kuli-khan built around 1358 is a rare architectural monument of the Chagatai Khanate. Located in the eastern outskirt zone of Bukhara, in Fatkhabad, inside the mausoleum there are fragments of blue terracotta tiles preserved, while the portal is decorated with calligraphy featuring floral patterns. Carved mukarnas are adorned with organic designs, and in the dome some remains of six-sided pattern painting can be seen.
Sayed Darvish Khan Mausoleum
Bukhara, Fatkhabad, eastern outskirt zone
The Mausoleum of Sayfiddin Boharzi is situated in the eastern outskirt area of Bukhara near Fatkhobod. This architectural structure from the Chagatai period features two domes and is adorned with white ganch plasterwork. Inside there is an interment chamber containing the burial site of poet and scholar Sayfiddin Boharzi along with a prayer hall. In mid-twentieth century the building was reinforced with a metal frame to prevent cracks.
Samani Mausoleum
Bukhara, Samanids Park
Samani Mausoleum in Bukhara Park - an outstanding example of architecture from the 10th century, included on UNESCO's heritage list. Built in late 9th to early 10th centuries, it represents a rare specimen of early Islamic architecture in Central Asia. The mausoleum is renowned for its well-preserved walls made of baked brick and serves as the burial place of Ismail Samani, founder of the Samanid dynasty. Despite Mongol invasions, the building has remained virtually unchanged since its construction.
Turaki Jandi Mausoleum
Bukhara, Namazgokh St
The Mausoleum of Turkiyya Jandi is located on Namazgoh Street in the historical center of Bukhara. It is dedicated to the famous medieval imam Turkiyya Jandi and is an object of national cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. The complex includes the mausoleum and grave of Turkiyya Jandi surrounded by archaeological monuments of different epochs (XI-XVII centuries). Scientific excavations were conducted here in the 1970s and 1980s. The place traditionally attracted pilgrims.
Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
Bukhara, Samanids Park
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is located in Samanids Park, Bukhara. Included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Here is Water Museum telling about city water supply history. Inside the building there are preserved medieval springs. The mausoleum dates back to the 12th century and belongs to the Karakhanid period. It is also a sacred place connected with local legend about the origin of the spring.
Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah
Bukhara, old town
Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah — an architectural monument of the 17th century located in the historical center of Bukhara. Named after ruler Abdulaziz Khan and part of the unified architectural ensemble with Ulugbek Madrasah. The building is decorated with rich decorative elements and was built in 1652. The site is included in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Abdulla Khan Madrasa (Bukhara)
Bukhara, Mirdustim St, Hodja Gundzhariy quarter
Abdulla Khan Madrasah — part of the Ko'cha Medreses ensemble in Bukhara. The building was constructed between 1588 and 1590 during the order of Bukharan's ruler Abdulla Khan II. The structure is made from burnt brick and includes educational rooms and a mosque. The architect is unknown. The madrasah is an object of national cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.
Kukeldash Madrasah
Bukhara, Lyabi-Hauz
Kukeldash Madrasah is the largest madrasa of Bukhara built in 1568-1569 during the Shaybanid era. It is part of Lyabi-Hauz ensemble and situated on its northern side. A museum-hujra dedicated to literary life of late XIX - early XX century operates here. In a separate room of the madrasah there is a memorial-exhibition hall.
Miri Arab Medresa
Bukhara, Po-i-Kalyan ensemble
Miri Arab Madrasah is situated within Po-i-Kalyan ensemble next to Kalon Mosque. It is a 16th century educational institution built around 1530 under Ubaydulla Khan. It features a square courtyard surrounded by two tiers of cells. Its exterior facade stands out with a large portal and symmetrical domes. The madrasah belongs to the complex of buildings comprising Po-i-Kalyan along with Kalon Mosque and Kalon Minaret.
Moddarikhon Madrasa
Bukhara, Ko'hs Medrese ensemble
Moddarikhon Medrese — an architectural monument from the Sheybani period, situated within the ensemble of Ko'cha Medrese in Bukhara. This medrese dates back to the 16th century, constructed between 1566-1567 using burnt brick. It forms part of the Ko'cha Medrese complex alongside Abdullah Khan's Medrese, creating a paired composition of two facing each other medresas. Moddarikhon has been included in Uzbekistan's national list of cultural heritage sites.
Nodir Divan-Begi Madrasah
Bukhara, Lyabi-Haus
Nodir-Divan-Bek Medrese is situated within Lyabi-Hauz ensemble which is part of Bukhara's historical center inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Built in 1622 it constitutes eastern section around water basin Divan-begi. The architecture stands out with bright facade decor made from glazed brick and majolica. Portal of the medrese is framed by low towers. Together with adjacent Khanaka Nodir-Divan-Bek forms harmonious paired composition.
Ulugh Beg Madrasah (Bukhara)
Bukhara, Khalifa Khudoydod St, 31
Ulugh Beg Madrasah is situated in the historical center of Bukhara, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building belongs to the Timurid period and forms an architectural ensemble together with Abdalaziz Khan Madrasah. It was constructed upon the order of Mirzo Ulugh Beg in 1417 and named after him — a famous Timurid ruler and astronomer. A sign on the gates reminds Muslims about the obligation to seek knowledge.
Kalyan Mosque
Bukhara, Po-i-Kalyan
Kalyan Mosque is part of Po-i-Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara's historical center. The building dates back to the period of Shaybanids rule and was completed in 1514 under Ubaydulla Khan. It is a large congregational mosque intended for Friday prayers. Inside there is a big inner courtyard with four iwanas. The site is included in Uzbekistan's national register of cultural heritage and protected by UNESCO.
Magoki-Attori Mosque
Bukhara, old town
Magoki-Attori Mosque is situated in Bukhara's old town. It is among the city's oldest mosques with rich history listed on UNESCO World Heritage List. Today it serves as a carpet museum where lower arched portals with stalactite decor and excavated fragments of southern portal with blue patterns and carved majolica can be seen. Underground foundations and carved decor from the 10th century were discovered. The mosque has been burned down and reconstructed multiple times.
Magoki-Kurpa Mosque
Bukhara, Mehtr Anbar St, near Toki Telpak-Furushon
Magoki-Kurpa Mosque is situated in the historical center of Bukhara, close to the trading dome Toki Telpak Furushon. Built between 1636-1637, it is one of two "underground" mosques in the city. It has two floors and a domed structure, being an independent architectural monument. The name "Magoki" refers to the hidden lower part of the building beneath cultural layers. The mosque belongs to the Sunni branch of Islam.
Namazgah Mosque
Bukhara, southwestern outskirts of the historic centre
Namozgoh Mosque is situated on the southwestern outskirts of Bukhara's historical center. The monument is part of UNESCO-protected historic city structures dating back to the Karakhanid architectural period (1119-1120). It housed festive musalla grounds for prayers during holidays such as Kurban-Bayram and Ramadan-Bayram. The main building with an arch was constructed under ruler Muhammad Arslan Khan. The elongated brick qibla wall highlights the monumentality of the structure.
Kalon Minaret Mosque
Bukhara, Hodja Kalon St, near Hodza Gaukushan ensemble
The Khodja Kalon Mosque is situated in the center of Bukhara near the ensemble of Khodja Gaukuchan. Built in 1598, it is among the largest Sunni mosques of the city after Po-i-Kalyan. Its architecture reflects the features of Bukharan school during the period of Shaybanids. Adjacent stands the Gaukuchan Minaret, while nearby are Hatam Khind Medressa and Olmijon Caravanserai.
Kalyan Minaret
Bukhara, Po-i Kalon
Kalyan Minaret is part of Po-i-Kalyan ensemble in Bukhara. It is one of the oldest surviving city monuments built during the Karakhanid period. The minaret is made from burnt brick and decorated with decorative bands featuring various brickwork patterns. UNESCO recognized it as an outstanding example of architectural artistry. Kalyan Minaret symbolizes the historical significance of Bukhara and is included within the protected area of the World Heritage site.
Hodja Nasreddin Monument
Bukhara, Lyabi-Hauz
The Hodja Nasreddin Monument in Bukhara features a bronze sculpture depicting a folklore character known in Eastern oral tradition, sitting on an ass. It was installed in 1979 by author Yakob Shapiro and situated near the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble. The monument's base is rectangular. In 2022, traditional narratives about Hodja Nasreddin were recognized as UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
Poi-Kalyan
Bukhara, historic centre
Poi-Kalyan is the central architectural complex of Bukhara, including the Karakhanid minaret Kalon (1127), Sheybanid mosque Kalon and Miri Arab madrasa of the 16th century. It is a monument reflecting the city's multi-century history as an important center of Islamic education. The complex unites buildings from different eras and serves as a symbol of Bukhara's historical significance.
Bukhara Synagogue
Bukhara, old town
Bukharan Synagogue is situated in the historical Jewish quarter of the old city. It reflects the multi-century history of religious and cultural life of Bukharan Jews who lived here from the end of the 16th to the beginning of the 17th century. The synagogue, built in the first half of the 17th century, is part of the unique ancient city architecture and testifies to the significant influence of the Jewish community on the development of culture and religion in Central Asia.
Sitorai Housoho
near Bukhara, north-east of the city
Sitorai Mohi-Hosa - former country residence of Bukharan rulers situated near Bukhara. Currently it houses an art museum showcasing unique exhibits of traditional Bukharan culture and crafts. The building is surrounded by picturesque park and serves as an important regional historical monument.
Sitorai Mohi-Hossa
Bukhara, Makhasa Ave, 47
Sitorai Mohi-Hosa Palace is situated in the historical center of Bukhara under UNESCO protection. It was the former country residence of the last Bukharan emirs built between 1912 and 1918. Inside the palace there is an open museum of decorative and applied arts functioning since 1927. The area is surrounded by a high adobe wall. Within the main building there is displayed palace furniture from the 19th to 20th centuries, porcelain from China and Japan of various eras, as well as marble lions made from Gazgan marble at the entrance.
Tim Abdulla Khan
Bukhara, historic centre
Tim Abdulla-khan — traditional covered trading arcade of historical Bukhara from the 16th century. It belongs to the city's specialized trade structures and was part of the caravan trade of the region. Named after ruler Abdulla-khan of Shaybanid dynasty. Tim Abdulla-khan is an important monument of trading architecture of Bukhara.
Toki Zargaron
Bukhara, historic centre
Toki Zargaron - the largest covered bazaar of 16th century Bukhara, known as the dome of jewelers. Located in the historical center of the city included in UNESCO heritage list. Here under the domed ceiling traditionally housed jewelry workshops and shops. The name "zargaron" derives from the word "zargar", meaning jeweler. Bazaar connects with other trading structures - Toki Telpak-Furushon and Toki Sarrofon.
Toki Sarrophon
Bukhara, historic centre
Toki Sarrofon - historical covered bazaar of the 16th century in Bukhara serving as a currency exchange place; situated near Lyabi-Hauz and Shahrud canal, it is one of three major domed markets of the old city. The term "sarrof" refers to money changers who facilitated financial transactions for Bukharan merchants during the era of active caravan trade.
Toki Telpak-Furusho
Bukhara, historic centre
Toki Telpak-Furushon is one of three major surviving covered arcade passages in Bukhara, created in the 16th century. Located in the historical center of the city on the intersection of ancient trading streets. It is part of the system of covered markets connecting religious ensembles and the main squares of the old town. In the past, it traded headgear and handicrafts.
Hanaka Nodir-Divan-Begi
Bukhara, Lyabi-Haus
Nodir-Divan-Beye Khanaka is situated in the historical center of Bukhara near Lyabi-Hauz. It is part of an architectural ensemble included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. Inside there is a museum dedicated to ancient Varakhsha and applied arts. The building features a main portal and corner towers, with the central hall supported by a dome. The main hall is compact, rectangular shaped, featuring a central cross-shaped composition.
Hanaka Fayzabad
Bukhara, Fayzabad, beyond the eastern city wall
Khanaka Fayzabad built in 1598-1599 stands beyond the eastern city wall of Bukhara. It is a 16th-century architectural monument serving as both a mosque and a place for Sufi rituals. The central room is surrounded by galleries where dervishes temporarily lived. Five prayers were held daily including Friday prayer. Construction is associated with Maulana Poyanda-Muhammad Akhi Fayzobadi.
Chor-Bakr
near Bukhara, Sumitan
Chor-Bakr - family necropolis of influential Juybari sheikhs, situated near Bukhara about five kilometers west of the city. The road to it is lined with trees leading from the city's gates. Construction of the main buildings took place between 1560 and 1563, completion occurred around 1568. Here lies Sheikh Abu Bakr Saad who passed away in 970. The complex is part of the historical cultural landscape of the Bukharan oasis.
Chor Minar
Bukhara, Khodzha Nurobod St
Chor Minar - an architectural monument in Bukhara also known as "four minarets". This structure consists of four corner towers with small domes forming a square entrance volume. The building is part of a medrassa complex built predpolozhitelno in 1807 although there are records of earlier existence of Khaliifa Niyaz-kula medrassa. Today Chor Minar is within the protected area of the historical city center.
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