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Monuments of Uzbekistan

Monuments and historic complexes across Uzbekistan — each with photos, a map and a narrated guide in your language.

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RegionAll regionsTashkentSamarkandBukharaKhorezmKashkadaryaFerganaSurkhandaryaKarakalpakstan
TypeAll typesMinaretMosqueMadrasaKhanqahWater reservoirMonumentFortressHistoric squareMausoleumEnsembleNecropolisPalace

Monuments

Every individual monument, with its own audio guide and location.

The facade of the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa under heavy cloud
Madrasa
Bukhara

Mir-i-Arab Madrasa

Two blue domes facing the mosque across the square — and a madrasa that has taught students since the 1530s.

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The long facade of the Kukeldash Madrasa on the north side of Lyabi-Hauz
Madrasa
Bukhara

Kukeldash Madrasa

Built in 1568–1569, the oldest and largest building of the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble.

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The facade of the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa with its simurgh mosaic
Madrasa
Bukhara

Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa

Known for the two mythical birds on its portal, often identified as simurghs, flanking a sun with a human face.

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