With effect 04 September, Uzbekistan announces re-opening of international flights.  Flight operation will be a step by step opening process of various international flight sectors – initially Uzbek airways, Turkish airlines and Fly Dubai will restart regular operations. Other airlines are expected as soon as the local conditions permit  All arriving pas... read more

The architectural complex Khoja Zaynuddin is hid from sight in one of the ancient residential quarter in Bukhara. Every true judge of antiquities should tourist this exceptional khanqah of Khoja Zaynuddin. The main hall of the khanqah has a domed roof. The lobby was used by Sufi in their religious practice. It is roomy enough with high ceiling and beautiful decoration. The khanqah was a home fo... read more

Magoki-Attori: the mosque which is rooted in Zoroastrianism Magok-i-Attari Mosque, situated in the historical center of Bukhara, is a sample of a municipal mahallah mosque. It was built instead of the Zoroastrian Temple of the Moon (Mokh). Archaeological excavations have shown that even under the Samanid dynasty there was a domed mosque with 6 minarets. In the 12th century the mosque was signi... read more

Tash-Khovli Palace: summer residence of Khivan Khans In the society of the east rulers, it was such a custom to build luxurious palace constructions so that the heads of the dynasty, the harem and their siblings could live with worthy greatness. It was also a symbol of mighty power and state. One of the most popular and often mentioned in history is the Tash-Khovli Palace, which in translation f... read more

Sayid Allauddin Mausoleum: the ancient mausoleum in Khiva Sayid Allauddin mausoleum is one of the oldest buildings in the walls of Ichan-Kala. It was named after Sufi and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad in the East, who lived at the end of the 13th century. A small mausoleum was built in his honor in the 15th century, and only 4 centuries later an extension was made - "ziyarat-khona", i.e. a ... read more

The madrasah of Muhammad Amin-khan The western extremity of the citadel of Ichan-Kala adores by the majestic building of the madrasah, built by Muhammad Amin Khan in one decade exactly in the middle of the XIX century. The scale of this structure remains unsurpassed both for Khiva itself and for the entire Central Asian region. Arab ligature over the gate promises that the madrasah will forever ... read more

Kunya-ark: history of the fortress The architectural complex of Kunya-Ark was erected in the late 17th century. This is the oldest surviving residence of Khiva khans. From Ichan-Kala (a historical inner city in Khiva) it is separated by beautifully preserved strong fortress walls. On the territory of the citadel of Kunya-Ark there were the Khan's palace, winter and summer mosques, a powder fac... read more

Islam Khoja Complex: mosque and minaret Madrassah of Islam-Khoja was erected in 1908-1910. The structure presumably refers to the XI-XII century. The main entrance to the small asymmetric madrasah is at the base. Inside the Islam-Khoja madrassa there is a large hall with a dome, 42 hujras (cells), located in one row inside a small courtyard and a mosque in the south-eastern part of the building... read more

Tomb of Saint Daniel: the history of life and legend One of the most ancient legends is associated with the name of the Old Testament prophet Daniel. As it is known from biblical sources, Daniel, or, as it is customary to call Christians, Daniel, and Muslims - Khoja Daniyar, was a descendant of King Solomon and lived in the 5th-4th centuries BC in Jerusalem. God gave him the ability to prophesy... read more

Imam al-Mothuridi was one of the first who created the philosophical foundations of the Muslim religion and faith. Al-Mouturidi is the founder of calom, the Islamic science of the rationalist interpretation of the religious foundations. He created the largest school that preached this science. That is why his grave is sacred now, many Muslims come here to worship the great Imam and read the Quran... read more

Tilla-Kori Madrassah: architectural peculiarities and history of construction Madrassah Tilla-Kori was upraised in 1646-1660 under the authority of khokim (ruler) Yalangtash at the place of the caravanserai. It is the latest building on the square and, together with the two other famous buildings, Ulugbek madrassah and Sherdor Madrassah. The building was built in the Soviet times but completely ... read more

Hazrat Hyzr - Muslim sacred place The Hazrat Hyzr mosque is a medieval Muslim shrine, the dating of the 8th century. It is named after the prophet Hezra, who patronizes travellers in the legends, has knowledge of "living water". The Hazrat Hyzr mosque is located in the southern part of Afrasiab, near the ensemble of Shakhi-Zinda tombs, in the northeast of Samarkand. The shrine, which can now b... read more

Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Samarkand The Bibi-Khanym with its turquoise-coloured domes is a breathtaking sight. The composition of the Bibi-Khanim ensemble is constructed as a complex combination of tectonic forms and colours, conveying a wide mystical view of the world. In the old time, the place of worship domes was compared to the heavens and the main arch phenomenon to the continuation of the Milky... read more

You can see the highest tower of the Djami Mosque right in front of the entrance to the Ark. It has been built in the eighteenth century, and its prototype is a big suborn mosque. It has a winter garden with four columns and surrounded by the wall called “ayvan”. The inside decorations of the mosque were finished in the beginning of the 19th century. The restoration of the mosque has been accompli... read more

Chashma-Ayub: “The source of Holly Job” There are a lot of places in Central Asia, that as per historical research, you can find evidence of visits of Bible preachers. One of those places is a well of Chashma-Ayub. Meaning of its name is “The source of Holly Job”. The old story says the Bible Preacher Job was passing this place and wanted to help people there because they were suffering from t... read more

Bukhara is famous all over the world for the temples, Ark citadel and Kalyan temple, and also for its trading pavilions. They start from the Lyabi-Khauz and go down till Medrese Miri-Arab. During the reign of the Shaybanides, Bukhara has become a capital. The town grew significantly. It was standing in the Great Silk Road, so the marketplaces and shops started to appear everywhere. Now we can see ... read more

The Registan Area Long time ago around the twelfth century this area was used as a scaffold. Here, the criminals were publically executed, so all the square was covered with sand, in order for blood to soak in quickly. That is why its name is Registan – “covered with sand”. The Registan Area is located to the West from Ark – the previous palace of the Bukharin royalties. It used to be a beati... read more

All colors of the Eastern marketplace You definitely going to miss the wonderful sightseeing of Samarkand if you will forget to visit the Marketplace. The Eastern Marketplace is a totally different area, where you definitely feel the life of old town. Long time ago the marketplaces were the important objects of trading on the Great Silk Way. And Siab Market place in Samarkand was one of the most... read more

Necropolis, named after the “Live King”. One of the most enigmatic and special memorials of Samarkand Shakhi-Zinda mausoleum is located close to the Bibi-Khanum temple. It contains of a number of gorgeous shiny blue graves. The mausoleums from different times was built all in one street, connected to each other and created in a special harmony with the rest of the architecture. Shakhi-Zinda cont... read more

Rukhabad is the “home of spirit” for Burhannedin Sagaradzhi. Amir Timur ordered to build the Rukhabad mausoleum in 1380 at the place where Sheikh Burhannedin Sagaradzhi, a very honorable Islamic preacher, was buried. Burhannedin Sagaradzhi has contributed a lot to spread Islamic culture to the settlers of Eastern Turkestan. The Islamic preacher was a very powerful person in the reign of the Ch... read more

The astronomic miracle of medieval Uzbekistan. Samarkand turned to a scientific center during the reign of Ulugbek. He was the well-educated person. His teachers were famous at the time of the poet and philosopher Arif Azari and astronomer, mathematician – Kazi-Zade Rumi. They taught him to love and develop science and arts. Ulugbek showed himself in astronomy and mathematics as a talented exp... read more

Mausoleum of Khoja Abdi Darunee: history and features. The architecture memorial Abdi-Darunee was built in the twelfth century close by the mausoleum of Khoja Abdi, or as his other name - Abd-Al-Mazeddin. Sheikh Abdi-Darunee reached Samarkand in the ninth century. He came from Arabesque. He has become the local judge of the area, as he was a specialist of studies of Koran and Sharia. The second ... read more

Itchan-Kala: Living Antiquity Do you know anything about Itchan-Kala? It is the name of the part of an ancient city of Khiva, its living and trade area along with Dishan-Kala – outskirts. Nowadays, Itchan-Kala is an open-air state architectural and archaeological museum. It is a historical part and the inner city in Khiva, where one can enjoy the authentic atmosphere of the old eastern city. M... read more

Architecture of medieval centuries Registan Square is undoubtedly a precious stone situated in the center of attractive Samarkand. This city is extremely popular among tourists due to its magnificent complex of fine architecture in the best eastern traditions. When viewing this beautiful square, one’s glance may primarily catch the prominent building known in their language as “madrassah” (schoo... read more

Hast-Imam - the heart of the Muslim Tashkent Hast-Imam Square (also called Imam Hazrati) is considered to be one of the most important Tashkent’s centers for religion and famous sights of Tashkent. Hast-Imam is situated in the city’s ancient part, where you can find a lot of old houses and curled dwellings which survived through hard times of a serious earthquake in 1966. That magnificent co... read more

Capital’s mosque with unique white decoration. Minor Mosque has certainly become one of the newly constructed Tashkent mosques and sights based in new region of the capital, situated near to the Centre of UzExpo and International Hotel. Mosque has been opened for visitors since 1st of October 2014, a day before a festival called “Eid” starts. It has been a very popular location for people living... read more

Lyabi-Khauz - Bukhara’s water resource of primary significance. Lyabi-Khauz structural Ensemble consists of 3 huge significant parts: Kukeldash Madrasah situated in northern part of city, Khanaka in the western region, Nadir Divan-begi consequently in eastern part. Square’s southern side is framed by Trade Street area. Central part of Bukhara Ensemble is marked by a huge reservoir of water. ... read more

Bukhara’s Ark Fortress - symbolizing of the strength of the country The famous residence of Bukhara khans, called Ark Fortress is a vivid representation of oriental culture and one of the most interesting Bukhara sights. The historical studies and geological diggings showed that this architectural masterpiece of Uzbekistan goes back to 4th century BC. During the years of construction, the builde... read more

"Low minaret" Kalta-minor This unique Minaret is one of the best known among sights of Khiva and it has become a historical complex of an incredible eastern architectural design. Though being not so high, when comparing to other structures situated here, Kalta-minor minaret symbolizes the life and vigor of this city. Its sizes as well as style of architecture are charming. The basis of thi... read more

Kizilkum or Red sands due to the color of the sand is one of the biggest deserts in the region which spread in an area of 29800 sq kms. Most of the area is covered with sand but there are patches of clay and stony paths near the hilly parts. The winter temperatures are below freezing points around -10C while the summer temperatures could reach to 51C. The wide spread desert has many salt water bod... read more