Monuments of Bukhara



Ark citadel
Bukhara citadel of Ark obtained its modern appearance in the period of the Man-ghit dynasty (1747-1920)....



Mausoleum of the Samanids
The famous mausoleum of the Samanids in Bukhara, without a doubt, is one such monument....



Poi-Kalyan ensemble
Kalyan Minaret (Great Minaret) is the main symboi of sacred Bukhara. The minaret was used not only to call Muslims to prayer, but symboli...



Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble
Lyabi-Hauz (lit. "shore of pool") is very popular among travelers. It is the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara. It was ins...



Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace
In the mid-XIX century Emir of Bukhara Nasrullah Khan decided to build a new country seat for himself. To choose the coolest place not to...



Memorial complex of Naqshbandi
The Memorial Complex of Khoja Bakhouddin Naqshbandi is one of the most important Muslim shrines. Every self-respecting Muslim knows and r...



Necropolis Chor-Bakr
If you drive 8 kilometers west of Bukhara, you will find yourself in the small village Sumitan, which once was the center of the dervish ...