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Bayankuli – Khana Mausoleum XIV
Constructed on a platform (sufe). He portal is decorated with terracotta and the delicate stone-hewn pattern looks coloured lace.
Kukeldash Medrese + 1578
Bordering the Lyabi – khauz square this Medrese is among the biggest and most monumental in Central Asia, with over 130 hujras as well as a splendid example of “white interior”. The entrance gate is of particular interest, inlay and fixtures are devoid of glue or nails and covered with heraldic ornaments.
Saifiddin Bokharzi Mausoleum XII
The theologist and writer’s wooden tomb is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and the exhibits of a local museum.
Trading domes = cupolas + 16 century
It is in the city of Bukhara that wares from further East and West changed the hands. Reloading batches of goods from one Caravan to the other demanded a high degree of organization.
Bukhara’s trading domes each had their role to play. First cupola Taki – Sarrafon, money changers bazaar. Second cupola Taki-Tilpak Fursion headwear sellers bazaar. Third cupola the jewelers Taki-Zargaron.
Today’s bargaining takes place in the very same trading domes plus Tim Abdulla Khan plus a large choice of outlets in Caravansarais and Medrese.
Modari Khan and Abdullakhan Medrese XVI
Build by Abdullakhan II in honor of his mother and in the Kosh fashion, meaning double, facing each other, both are important architectural monuments.
Nodir Devan Begi Medrese XVII
The two birds of phoenix facing a symbolic sun above the portal lead into the Medrese with its many small shops, where Arts & Crafts are displayed. A dinner and show program with folk dance accompanied by traditional instruments and contemporary fashion is held under the stars in the courtyard.
Chor Bakhor Nekropolis XVI
Situated outside the city center, this holy and not often visited ensemble contains burial vaults, mosque and khanaka.
Bobo Hauz Mosque XVIII
Opposite the Ark, the graceful wood-carved colonnade invites you for a cooling by the pond.
Bakhauddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum
12km outside the city, this holy place of Islam is truly inspiring. Pilgrims, young and old, men, women, children, from near and far gather for blessings, prayers and a meal together in this peaceful and serene surroundings. A museum gives you more insight into ye a different aspect of Central Asian’s fascinating history.
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