Poi Kalyan Complex
The soaring Kalyan Minaret so impressed Genghis Khan that he ordered it spared. Alongside the mosque and madrasah, it forms Bukhara’s iconic centrepiece.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Bukhara
A living museum of Islamic architecture, Bukhara preserves a medieval old town of madrasahs, minarets and covered bazaars almost untouched by time.
Kalyan Minaret
Lyabi-Hauz
Ark Fortress
Trading Domes
Lyabi-Hauz
A shaded plaza around a historic pool, ringed by mulberry trees and teahouses — the most atmospheric place to relax in the old city.
The Ark Fortress
A massive royal citadel that was the seat of Bukhara’s emirs for centuries, offering sweeping views over the ancient town.