Places to discover
Curated Silk Road highlights
Bukhara · Monument
Kalyan Minaret
The 12th-century 'Tower of Death' that dominates Bukhara's skyline.
Bukhara · Fortress & palace
Ark of Bukhara
A massive fortress that served as the residence of Bukhara's rulers for centuries.
Bukhara · Mausoleum
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
A masterpiece of early Islamic brickwork built for the Samanid dynasty.
Bukhara · Square
Lyabi-Hauz
A shaded pond plaza framed by madrasahs, the social heart of old Bukhara.
Bukhara · Monument
Chor Minor
A small gatehouse with four minarets, each decorated differently.