"2 500 years of history" Samarkand by svetik2000

Samarkand Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 29 photos

If you decide to go to Central Asia, be sure to check out Samarkand. It's boasts probably the most beautiful square in the East - Registan, with three magnificent madrassahs, as well as the tombs of Timur and other rulers of this land. There is not so much to see, so one day is enough, but still try to see it in the evening - you will be stunned by the sights of the old buildings all lit up. Another thing that impressed me even more - the hill with all the mausaleums from eleventh century onwards that are now being restored and look very impressive.

Pros and Cons

Pros:magestic arcitecture only few hours away from capital
Cons:it'll take quite a while to walk from one sight to another

Last visit to Samarkand: Sep 2004
Intro Written Sep 25, 2004
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Reviews (6)

Inner courts of Registan medrassahs - Samarkand

Inner courts of Registan medrassahs Things to Do (4)

It's free to get to the square but you have to pay to enter the medrassahs. Be sure to buy the ticket - the experience... more travel advice

Registan square Things to Do (4)

That's the place that many people come to Samarkand for - the famous square Registan, which is often claimed to be one... more travel advice

Gilded interior of Gur Emir Things to Do (4)

Be sure to see what Gur Emir looks like from the inside - the renovated decoration of the room with all tombs is... more travel advice

Gur Emir Things to Do (4)

I was really impressed by how exquisite and sophisticated the ensemble is. It is within walking distance from the main... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
Find a driver to take you anywhere

Tourist Traps (1)
Bargains at Registan are not what they...

Travelogues (1)

Written Nov 30, 2004

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Samarkand, Shakhi-Zinda

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Comments (8)

margaretvn Oct 14, 2007 at 2:27 AM Report Abuse

good tips and lovely photos
Aafia Jul 25, 2007 at 5:08 PM Report Abuse

Greetings from Cape Breton! What a fascinating place. Beautiful pictures and great tips! Cheers.
planxty May 24, 2006 at 4:48 AM Report Abuse

Good tips and wonderful photos. Nice one. fergy.
fabrice Aug 10, 2005 at 10:58 PM Report Abuse

most beautiful city of the moslem world
DreamHolidayTravels Jun 20, 2005 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

Very nice introduction and beautiful photos.
aadil Feb 24, 2005 at 6:52 AM Report Abuse

Lovely place and page too!!! Hope to visit someday!!! So many good places to see and so little time and money to spend!!! HAHAHA!!!
Polska Dec 20, 2004 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

very nice! greez: ag.
gilabrand Nov 25, 2004 at 4:44 AM Report Abuse

What stunning architecture!