Bukhara
Bukhara is Uzbekistan's retail mecca. You cannot stroll inside a madrasah or along any of the pedestrian-friendly streets in the Old Town District without seeing Uzbekistan's famous hand-woven textiles. Bukhara's shopping is fantastic. You'll discover hand-woven blankets, stunning jackets, colorful bags, and everything else your heart desires in historic trading domes from the Silk Road's heyday. Bukhara is the place to go if you want to buy some Uzbek souvenirs on your trip!
Aside from shopping, Bukhara is home to a plethora of beautifully maintained mosques and madrasahs. To be precise, there are 140 protected structures. Although the architecture is not as dazzling as in Samarkand, Bukhara has a longer history. It was an important hub for Islamic doctrine and culture, as well as a prominent station on the Silk Road trading route.
The majority of the guesthouses are concentrated around the lovely lake in the middle of Bukhara's charming, tiny downtown district. In the evenings, the lake is a favorite area to have a nice draft beer while watching the sunset and people watching. You won't have to haggle with taxi drivers because all of the historic sights in town are easily accessible on foot. The most picturesque historical sites in the city are the Kalyan Mosque, the Kalyan Minaret, and the Chor Minor. You should go to the Kalyan Mosque early in the morning before the tour buses arrive, so you may appreciate it in peace.
Location: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Entrance fee: N/A
Best time to visit: (Spring and autumn)
- March through May
- September through November
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