3 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100
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Once the largest mosque in the Islamic world, built by Timur (Tamerlane) to rival the greatest buildings in the lands he conquered. Its enormous portal reaches 35 meters high.
UNESCO World Heritage Site component. A testament to the ambition of Timur and the grandeur of the Timurid Empire.
Three magnificent madrasas (Islamic schools) facing each other across a grand public square. The brilliantly tiled facades of the Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilya-Kori madrasas create one of the most stunning architectural ensembles in Asia.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered the finest example of public square design in Central Asia and a crown jewel of Islamic education.
The 47-meter Kalon Minaret was so impressive that Genghis Khan ordered it spared during his destruction of Bukhara. The adjacent mosque features 288 domed bays.
The minaret that Genghis Khan himself spared from destruction — a powerful testament to its beauty.
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