Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 4.7 km
Ascend 61 m
Descend 57 m

Experience Samarkand in Uzbekistan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in SamarkandIndividual Sights in Samarkand

Sight 1: Or Avner Synagogue

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The Or Avner synagogue, the temple of Joseph Alishayev from 1927 to 1994, is a synagogue located in a new part of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This is one of two synagogues currently operating in Samarkand.

Wikipedia: Or-Avnar ibodatxonasi (UZ)

827 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: Armenian church

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Bogoroditsa Church is located in Samarkand. An Armenian church built in 1903 at the expense of local Armenians. The first priest of the Church of Surb Astvatsatsin was Reuben Father Bekgulyants.

Wikipedia: Avliyo Bogoroditsa cherkovi (UZ)

1697 meters / 20 minutes

Sight 3: Hamid Alimjan Samarkand Theatre

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The Samarkand region's Uzbek State Musical Drama Theater named after Hamid Olimjar, the Samarkand Regional Musical Drama Theater in Uzbekistan is one of the old theaters. On January 15, 1914, M. was opened with a play of Behadriy. 1918 The give of enlightives multi-language Samarkand will become the Uzbek troupe of the People's Thiathmatic Theater, 1920, became a Muslim Agition. In 1930, the Uzbek State Drama Trama, which operated in the capital of the capital - the "Muslim shirt", was formed by the Samarkand Regional Drama Theater on the basis of the Kidsur Theater and Games of the "Blue Drama". At the theater, S. Juraboyev's head plan., Sabir Abdullah was appointed to literally abused. The rest of the troupe Ahmad Suleymanov, Talibon Sodiayev, Yusuf Kamilov, Shamsi Mavramiddinov, Mountain Khafmuddiyeva, Baqinjon Mahmudov, Baikinjon Mahmudov , Halima Zufarova, Zuhra Shayziyeva, Fatima Shaydullina, were artists such as Tashi Gafforova, such as Tashi Gafforaova, Mavluda Azamova. Soon the team Zahid Sodiqov, Zahnab Sodiev, Rauf Boltayev, Azim Nasimov, Ikroma Boltayeva, R. Ayupova and the other.

Wikipedia: Samarqand teatri (UZ)

1340 meters / 16 minutes

Sight 4: Chorsu

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Chorsu, also called Charsu, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is a domed, hexagonal shape building with central big dome and six small domes around central dome. Chorsu located at southeast of the Registan at the intersection of the roads connecting Samarkand, Tashkent, Bukhara, and Shahrisabz. Chorsu is a word of Persian origin meaning "crossroads," referring to this intersection. The building is old, It has a rather rich centuries-old history. At the moment, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List along with the rest of the historical part of the city.

Wikipedia: Chorsu (Samarkand) (EN)

861 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 5: Bibi Khanym

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The Bibi-Khanym Mosque is an architectural monument of 1399-1404 in Samarkand, the grandiose cathedral mosque of Tamerlane, richly decorated with tiles, carved marble and paintings. It was restored from the ruins at the end of the XX century. The monument is located on Islam Karimov Street.

Wikipedia: Биби Ханум (RU)

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