A guide to Samarkand with 2GIS
18 must-visit locations
One of the world’s largest cities with a rich history spanning centuries, Samarkand attracts tourists with its many historical sites. 2GIS is launching a project that will serve as a guide to Samarkand for every user of the app.
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2GIS invites you to explore Registan Square, featuring three madrasahs from the 15th to 17th centuries—one of the most popular locations for a stroll and a connection with history. The ensemble of the square is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. At sunset, the lights come on, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of an Arabian tale.
The next stop on your journey through Samarkand is the Siyob (Siab) Bazaar. Here, you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the East with its vibrant fabrics, spices, and painted ceramics. The market is divided into two sections: one for food and the other for clothing. Don’t leave without trying the traditional bread, halva, and pomegranate juice.
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On your way from Registan Square to the bazaar, you will come across the Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Built in 1404 for Tamerlane’s chief wife—one of his 18 wives—Tamerlane wanted the mosque to be the largest in the world, but the technology of the time could not sustain such grandeur, and it quickly began to deteriorate. Today, Bibi-Khanym is the largest mosque in Central Asia, standing as tall as a 12-story building.
In Samarkand, you can also visit the medieval observatory, the Gur-Emir mausoleum, a carpet factory, the Museum of Local Lore, and Islam Karimov Street, named after Uzbekistan’s first president.
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Most tourist sites charge an entrance fee, ranging from 25,000 to 40,000 UZS. Discover more secrets of this ancient city with 2GIS—the app is available for download.
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