Uzbekistan - From Desolation to the Magic of 1001 Nights

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November 11th 2007

Published: November 11th 2007

This is our blog entry for the Uzbekistan part of our trip. There are 47 pictures in this entry and you have to click on "next" at the bottom of the page to see the pictures on page 2 and 3. There is also a map available. We hope you enjoy! Crossing the border from Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan went without problem and we found our way to Fergana where we stayed for the night. A first general impressi... Read Full Entry

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Khiva - Islom-Hoja Minaret

Built in 1910, it is Uzbekistan's highest minaret at 57m tall.

Bukhara - Medressa and Minaret

Bukhara - Still working Mir-i-Arab Medressa (Islamic seminary)

Bukhara - Dome of the Mir-I-Arab Medressa

Bukhara - Kalon Minaret and Mosque with Mir-i-Arab Medressa in background

Bukhara - Bolo-Hauz Mosque

Bukhara - Grandfather and grandson

Bukhara - Abdul Aziz Khan Medressa

Bukhara - Tea at the Lyabi-Hauz

Bukhara - Chor Minor

Samarkand - The Registan

This beautiful ensemble of three medressas is the centerpiece of the city. These edifices are among the world's oldest preserved medressas.

Samarkand - The Registan - Sher Dor Medressa

Samarkand - The Registan - Ulugbek Medressa

Samarkand - The Registan - Interior of Ulugbek Medressa

Samarkand - Guri Amir Mausoleum by night

In this mausoleum lie Timur, two sons and two grandsons including Ulugbek.

Samarkand - Shah-I-Zinda

This is an impressive 'avenue' of mausoleums. One more beautiful than the other where lie mostly members of Timur's family.

Samarkand - Shah-I-Zinda (1)

Samarkand - Shah-I-Zinda (2)

Samarkand - Shah-I-Zinda (3)

Samarkand - Annamaria admiring Shah-I-Zinda tiles

Samarkand - Silvan in front of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque

Bibi-Khanym was Timur's Chinese wife. Legend says that she ordered the mosque built as a surprise when he was away. Modest gift, isn't it?? This was probably the jewel of Timur's empire.

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