Best places: Tourist attractions in Uzbekistan

Ornamental public square flanked by 3 historic madrasas built in the 15th & 17th centuries.

Striking 48-m. medieval minaret & watchtower, built in 1127 CE & ornately decorated.

Cemetery site with many ornately decorated, colorful tombs & ancient mosaic-tiled mausoleums.

Huge modern mosque with traditional marble features, towering minarets & a turquoise dome.

👍👍 In Islamic architecture, the hypostyle hall is the main feature of the hypostyle mosque. Despite their common features, such as mihrabs and minarets, one can see that diverse regional styles account for dramatic differences in the colors, materials, and the overall decoration of mosques. One of the...

Centuries-old mosque featuring striking architecture & one of the earliest copies of the Quran.

Massive mosque rebuilt in the 1990s, with turquoise domes, a towering minaret & ornate decoration.

Built in the 16th century, this mosque features a large courtyard, 288 domes & a tiled Iwan portal.

A 15th-century mausoleum of Turko-Mongol conqueror Timur featuring tombs, mosaics & ornate carvings.

👍👍 Charming Khiva is a journey back in time. The ancient city's vibe is captivating, with its stunning architecture and rich history. Walking through the narrow streets feels like stepping into a fairy tale. A must-visit!

👍👍 Gorgeous mosque.

Vast complex with a tiled, domed shrine containing the tomb of a famed 9th-century Islamic scholar.

Vast, partially restored ruins of an ornate 1400s mosque with a landmark, blue-tiled dome.

Mohammed Amin Khan ordered the construction of this squat turquoise minaret in 1851.

👍👍 Masha Allah good place

Renowned monument with detailed brickwork, built from 892—943 CE as the mausoleum for a ruler.

👍👍 Cant stop watching the beauty of the place, absolutely stunning architecture.

👍👍 Absolutely gorgeous place, filled with a sad story. I visited it at dusk and I was in love with this beautiful place.

Built in the 5th century, this fortress now houses museums with exhibits on its history.

Mosque with mosaic-inlaid domes & over 200 carved pillars, some dating from the 10th century.