2025 Bukhara District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

#aprilblooms Visiting the Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah in Bukhara was such a memorable experience! Built around 1622, this stunning madrasah is part of the architectural ensemble near Lyabi-Hauz — one of the city’s most iconic spots. The building is a true gem of 17th-century Central Asian Islamic architecture, with intricate tile work and majestic design that transports you to another era. The peaceful park surrounding the madrasah makes it even more special. It’s the perfect place to stroll, sit, and soak up the spring atmosphere after exploring the historical site. Why You Should Visit: ✔ A beautiful example of 17th-century Islamic architecture ✔ Peaceful park surroundings ideal for a spring walk 📍Address: Bakhowuddin Nakshbandi St, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan #Bukhara #Uzbekistan #NadirDivanBegimadrasah #SpringinBukhara #CentralAsiaHistory

#aprilblooms I visited Bukhara during spring, and let me tell you—it’s the perfect season to explore this historic gem. One place that truly stood out was the Kalan Mosque. It’s one of the most iconic landmarks in Bukhara, and when people think of the city, this mosque instantly comes to mind. The sheer size of it is breathtaking—walking into the courtyard made me feel tiny in the best way. And don’t miss the night illumination—the way the mosque lights up against the night sky is absolutely stunning. Peaceful, majestic, and full of history, it’s a must-see. Why You Should Visit: ✔ Massive and impressive architecture that leaves you in awe ✔ Gorgeous night illumination—it’s like something from a movie 📍Address: Kalyan Mosque, Po-i-Kalyan, Khodja Nurobobod St, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan #Bukhara #Uzbekistan #KalanMosque #SpringTravel #SilkRoadHistory

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 #Bukhara #bukhara, the birthplace of #One Thousand and One Nights, the hometown of Avanti, and the most sacred city in Central Asia. 📍Check-in route: Charminar➡️Nadir Maivanbeki Madrasa➡️Keldash Madrasa➡️Lyabi Khause Square➡️Nadir Maivanbeki Monastery➡️Magogi Ata➡️Abdul Aziz Khan Madrasa➡️Ulugbek Madrasa➡️Kalon Mosque➡️Kalon Minaret➡️Miri Arab Madrasa➡️Yak Castle Chor Minor means "four minarets" in Tajik, but strictly speaking it is just a decorative tower. Nadir Maivanbeki Theological Seminary: The exterior tiles of the porch are a feature, a pair of peacocks holding lambs, and a concrete human face in the sun, which actually violates the scale of "not depicting living things" The Kalon Mosque, Kalon Minaret and Miri Arab Seminary are probably the tallest buildings in the center of Bukhara. Yak Castle: The oldest building in Bukhara, it is a city within a city. When you reach the top, you will not feel like you have reached the top of a man-made building, but more like a small earthen slope. #Uzbekistan #Central Asia #Five Central Asian Countries #Free Travel

The Uzbeks consider the puppet show to be a national craft, and Bukhara is the center of production and show for the puppets. The Uzbeks also like to collect these puppets as decorations in the home, as they are still carefully handcrafted today. The puppets are dressed in the national costumes of Uzbekistan and usually represent literary figures. The other Central Asian countries also have some form of puppet theater, but Uzbekistan’s is believed to be the oldest and it is also the most-studied theater form. There is a work station at the Puppet Museum demonstrating how this traditional craft is made. The heads of the puppets are paper mâché. There is a mould to start with, then the puppet craftsman pastes layers and layers of paper scraps to form a head. A total of exactly 12 layers are wrapped around the mould. Any more paper would weigh down the head and make it droopy. Then comes coloring and glazing. Three layers of colors are applied and it is water color. Finally, a layer of lacquer is painted onto the face to seal the colors. There are two kinds of puppets: string and gloves. The puppets featured in the Bukhara Puppet Museum are the glove puppets, which are relatively easier to maneuver. The staff at the Puppet Museum demonstrated how to animate the puppets. We laughed as we saw the puppets came to live, it was a comical moment. Of course, that is a demonstration only. In a real theater, there will be accompanying music and also narration. In a traditional performance, the music features Uzbek traditional music with the instruments syrnay, karnay and nagora. The Bukhara Puppet Theater features four genres for puppetry performance: satire, local, portrait of local artists, and animals and mythologies. #puppets #puppetshow #puppetworkshop #bukhara #uzbekhistory #uzbekcraft #uzbekistan #centralasia #uzbekculture

#SummerTripEvent #Usbekistan #Uzbekistan #Bukhara #Mosque It's far from downtown Bukhara, but it's worth a visit, so I recommend it. The taxi driver and guide explained it very informatively. There is also the tomb of Bakr, the successor of Mohammed, and you can also see the classroom where Islamic classes were held. Address Q8FM+PGX, Kalaya, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan

#SummerTripEvent Poyi Kalon #Uzbekistan #Bukhara #uzbekistan Poyi Kalon is beautiful during the day, but the night view is even more beautiful. You could say it's the highlight of Bukhara. The decorations surrounding the mosque are so pretty.

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When she entered the old town, she traversed the narrow, winding alleys surrounded by old buildings with blue roofs and stained glass. She enjoyed walking on the cobblestone paths and taking in the traditional Islamic architecture. I visited many of the old town's important landmarks, from the medieval Royal Ark Palace to the Almir Arab Mosque and the 19th-century Kalonji Islamic School. These landmarks were telling the story of the town's rich history and culture. One of the places that particularly impressed me was the traditional workshops and markets. A visit to the old town is not complete without going to the Chorsu Market, where local products such as handicrafts, carpets, and spices are sold. I enjoyed buying souvenirs and learning about the local culture. My journey in the old town lasted for several days, and every moment was a magical experience. I relished the beauty of the architecture, the historical ambiance, and the town's rich cultural heritage. I will forever cherish the memories of this wonderful trip and look forward to returning to explore more of what the Old Town of Bukhara has to offer.