Bukhara - Wikipedia
WEBBukhara. Coordinates: 39°46′00″N 64°25′23″E. Bukhara ( / bʊˈxɑːrə / buu-KHAR-ə; [2] Uzbek and Tajik: Бухоро, romanized : Buxoro, pronounced [buχɒrɒ]; Persian: بخارا) is the seventh-largest city in Uzbekistan by population, with 280,187 residents as of 1 January 2020. [1] . It is the capital of Bukhara Region. [3] .
Historic Centre of Bukhara - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBBukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a medieval city in Central Asia, with an urban fabric that has remained largely intact. Monuments of particular interest include the famous tomb of Ismail Samani, a masterpiece of 10th-century Muslim architecture, and a large number of ...
History of Bukhara - Wikipedia
WEBUNESCO has listed the historic centre of Bukhara, which contains numerous mosques and madrassas, as one of the World Heritage Sites. Bukhara functioned as one of the main centres of Persian civilization from its early days in the 6th century BCE. The city's architectural and archaeological sites form one of the pillars of Central Asian history ...
Bukhara Travel Guide + 19 Things To Do - The Adventures of …
WEBThings To Do In Bukhara. Bukharan Foods to Try. Day Trips From Bukhara. How To Travel To Bukhara. By Air: There is an international airport in Bukhara, although it’s far more common for travelers to fly into Tashkent, followed by Samarkand.
Bukhara | Uzbekistan, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMay 18, 2024 · Bukhara, city, south-central Uzbekistan, located about 140 miles (225 km) west of Samarkand. The city lies on the Shakhrud Canal in the delta of the Zeravshan River, at the centre of Bukhara oasis. Founded not later than the 1st century ce (and possibly as early as the 3rd or 4th century bce),
Bukhara, Uzbekistan: 18 Amazing Things to See and Do
WEBMay 29, 2023 · 1. Admire the Chor Minor. 2. Shop in Bukhara's Trading Domes. 3. See the Ark of Bukhara. 4. See the View of the Ark from the Observation Deck. 5. Check out the Bolo Hauz Mosque. 6. Shop for Antiques in the Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah. 7. Visit the Ulugbek Madrasah. 8. Marvel at the Kalyan Mosque. 9. Snap a …
Bukhara travel - Lonely Planet | Uzbekistan, Asia
WEBBukhara. Uzbekistan, Asia. Central Asia’s holiest city, Bukhara (Buxoro) has buildings spanning a thousand years of history, and a thoroughly lived-in and cohesive old centre that hasn’t changed too much in two centuries. It is one of the best places in Central Asia for a glimpse of pre-Russian Turkestan. 01 / Attractions.
14 Top Things to do in Bukhara, Uzbekistan + Top Tips! - The …
WEBJun 17, 2023 · 1. Explore the Po-i-Kalyan Complex. The Po-i-Kalyan complex is the historic jewel and icon of Bukhara. It consists of four monuments: the Kalyan Minaret (which is directly in front of you when you enter the ensemble) sandwiched between the Kalyan Mosque and Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, and Amir-Allimkhan Madrasah, which lies …
Bukhara – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBukhara (also spelled Bokhara, Bukhoro, or Buxoro) in Uzbekistan was historically one of the great trading cities along the Silk Road. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Sanskrit the word Bukhara means "abbey". Bukhara, "The city of museums", contains more than 140 architectural monuments of the Middle Ages.
The Historic Centre of Bukhara | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBKazakhstan. Oman. Bukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a medieval city in Central Asia, with an urban fabric that has remained largely intact.
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