The Registan
The heart of ancient Samarkand, this ensemble of three towering madrasahs is one of the most spectacular public squares in the world, glowing gold and blue at sunset.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Samarkand
The crown jewel of the Silk Road, Samarkand dazzles with turquoise domes, grand madrasahs and more than two millennia of history.
Registan Square
Shah-i-Zinda
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Ulugh Beg Observatory
Shah-i-Zinda
A breathtaking avenue of mausoleums clad in intricate tilework, this sacred necropolis is a highlight for every visitor and photographer.
Gur-e-Amir
The elegant mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlane) set the architectural template for the Taj Mahal and remains a masterpiece of Islamic design.