"Don't forget to visit the mosque of Khazrat Khizr ..."
About Me
My name is Kahramon, and I am a tour guide and tour operator. I love living in Samarkand because it's a crossroad and melting pot of the world's cultures. Founded in the 7th century B.C. as ancient Afrasiab, Samarkand had its most significant development in the Timurid Period from more/lessSponsored
You have to go to
Gur-Emir mausoleum – the burial place of the Great Amir Temur and his dynasty (XIV-XV c.).
Here's one fun activity you can do
Visit the attractions of Samarkand, and you'll see how the locals spend their free time.
Don't forget to check out one of my favorite places
You should go to Noviy Arbat restaurant for Uzbek food and Sayyor restaurant for our national dish called palov.
Enjoy a meal at my favorite restaurant
Karimbek
Here's a doable bucket list for you to do in one day
1.Gur-Emir mausoleum – it's the burial place of the Great Amir Temur and his dynasty (XIV-XV c.).
2. Reghistan Square to visit Madrassah Ulugbek (XV c.), Madrassah Sherdor (XVII c.) and Madrassah Tilla Kori) (XVII c.). Bibi Khanum Mosque – was named in honor of the eldest wife of Great Timur (XIV в.).
3. Siyab local bazaar – taste the best breads and fruits of Samarkand.
4. Shakhi-Zinda necropolises – which means “Alive King†(XI-XII c.).
5. Mausoleum of Prophet Daniyar.
2. Reghistan Square to visit Madrassah Ulugbek (XV c.), Madrassah Sherdor (XVII c.) and Madrassah Tilla Kori) (XVII c.). Bibi Khanum Mosque – was named in honor of the eldest wife of Great Timur (XIV в.).
3. Siyab local bazaar – taste the best breads and fruits of Samarkand.
4. Shakhi-Zinda necropolises – which means “Alive King†(XI-XII c.).
5. Mausoleum of Prophet Daniyar.
My extra insider tip for you is
Don't forget to visit the mosque of Khazrat Khizr and Ulugbek Observatory – it was the biggest observatory when it was built by Ulugbek (XVc.).
My favorite places to be
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