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Tourist Attractions in Bukhara

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Bukhara. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps.

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About Bukhara

Bukhara feels like stepping into a living museum where every brick has a story. The city’s UNESCO-listed historic center is a maze of domed bazaars, marble minarets, and gilded madrasas that have stood since the Silk Road era. Highlights include the towering Kalan Minaret and the grand Poi Kalon ensemble, the formidable Ark Fortress, and the serene Ismail Samanid Mausoleum, among other treasure-filled courtyards and mosques. Wander the Lyab-i Hauz pool for a sense of daily life, shop for handwoven textiles, and savor Uzbek pastries in centuries-old teahouses. Bukhara’s intimate, time-worn atmosphere makes it endlessly captivating for curious travelers.

Top-9 Tourist Attractions in Bukhara

Ark of Bukhara — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 1
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Ark of Bukhara

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,616 reviews

The Ark of Bukhara is a vast, ancient fortress at the heart of Bukhara’s old town, a towering symbol of the city’s political and religious history. Once the residence of Bukhara’s rulers and the seat of regional power, its sun-baked walls encircle a maze of palaces, mosques, and courtyards that reveal life in a historic Silk Road capital. Today it’s a museum complex where you can wander through age-worn courtyards, climb towers for city views, and glimpse centuries of architecture and daily life, making it a quintessential stop for culture seekers.

QCH5+6W6, Afrosiab St, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Kalan Minaret — Historic site, rated 4.8/5 2
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Kalan Minaret

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,830 reviews

The Kalan Minaret, rising from Bukhara’s ancient Kalon Mosque complex, is one of Central Asia’s most iconic landmarks. Erected in the 12th century, it once served as a watchtower and a beacon for the call to prayer, its brick-and-glass tile façade crowned with intricate blue detailing. Standing about 46 meters tall, it withstood earthquakes and the sands of time to become a symbol of enduring Persian-Turkic architecture. Today visitors marvel at its height and brickwork, while the surrounding squares offer a vivid sense of medieval commerce and daily life.

Khakikat Str. 9, Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: Open 24 hours Open now
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
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  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
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Kalan Mosque — Religious site, rated 4.8/5 3
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Kalan Mosque

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,411 reviews

Kalan Mosque, the centerpiece of Bukhara’s historic Kalon complex, sits beside the towering Kalan Minaret in the heart of the old city. Dating back to the 16th century and rebuilt in later centuries, it is the largest and most important mosque in Bukhara, echoing centuries of Muslim life. Visitors can wander the vast prayer courtyard, admire whitewashed walls, and glimpse the tranquil arcades and domed halls that shelter worshipers and travelers alike. Expect a sense of timeless reverence, cool shade on hot days, and striking blue-tiled details that highlight this living spiritual heart of the city.

Kalyan Mosque, Po-i-Kalyan, Khodja Nurobobod St, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Chor Minor Monument — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 4
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Chor Minor Monument

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,120 reviews

Chor Minor Monument is a striking 19th-century gateway in the heart of Bukhara, famed for its four slender minarets rising from a compact brick facade. Built as the entrance to a now-vanished madrasa complex, it stands as a whimsical fusion of brick and turquoise tile that instantly captures the eye. Worth visiting for its photogenic silhouette and evocative history, travelers can expect a short, atmospheric stop amid the old city’s winding lanes, with splendid exterior detailing and nearby traditional teahouses and markets to continue the stroll.

Mekhtar Anbar Str. 90, 200100, Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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Ismail Samani Mausoleum — Historic site, rated 4.7/5 5
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Ismail Samani Mausoleum

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,427 reviews

The Ismail Samani Mausoleum is a towering brick tomb in Bukhara, built in the late 9th to early 10th century as the shrine of the Samanid dynasty’s founder, Ismail Samani. A masterpiece of early Islamic architecture, its simple square plan and striking decorative brickwork showcase sophisticated craftsmanship that influenced later Central Asian designs. Visitors can expect a hushed, atmospheric site set in a historic walled precinct, where precise cornices, arched niches, and subtle variation in brick tones reveal centuries of artistry. It’s an essential stop for understanding Central Asia’s Islamic heritage.

QCG2+R64, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Sitora-i-Moh-i Khosa palace — Historic site, rated 4.5/5 6
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Sitora-i-Moh-i Khosa palace

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,441 reviews

Sitora-i Mohi Khosa is the summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara, built from 1897 to 1911 on a hillside above the Zeravshan River. The white and turquoise domes, ornate arches, and lush gardens evoke a grand Central Asian residence. Inside, visitors explore reception rooms, private apartments, carved wood, intricate tilework, and a small museum dedicated to the emirate and regional culture. The estate also offers panoramic views of the surrounding plains and river, delivering a vivid sense of late imperial opulence and Bukhara’s heritage.

Buxoro shahri, Moxi Xosa daxasi, shifokorlar ko’chasi 1-uy, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Bolo Hauz Mosque — Religious site, rated 4.8/5 7
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Bolo Hauz Mosque

4.8 ★★★★★ 776 reviews

Bolo Hauz Mosque, perched beside the city’s turquoise pool in Bukhara’s historic center, is a beguiling 17th‑century religious complex built for a trusted wife of the Khan. Its whitewashed façade, delicately carved woodwork and blue tile accents glow at sundown, creating a serene counterpoint to the bustling Lyab-i Hauz courtyard. Inside, the modest prayer hall and the sacred mihrab reveal Timurid-era craftsmanship, while the surrounding imam-khans and madrasas trace centuries of scholarly life. Visitors soak in the tranquil atmosphere, reflections on faith, history, and Uzbek hospitality.

QCH4+4W3, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM Closed now
  • Monday10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
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Chor Bakr Memorial Complex — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 8
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Chor Bakr Memorial Complex

4.6 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Chor Bakr Memorial Complex, also known as the Complex of Four Tombs, is a historic religious site just north of Bukhara’s old city. Dating from the medieval era through later periods, it houses the revered tombs of local Sufi saints and scholars, set within atmospheric courtyards framed by brick minarets and intricate tilework. Visitors come for the serene atmosphere, centuries-old stucco and mosaics, and a glimpse into Bukharan spiritual life. Expect quiet, sacred spaces, modest mosques, and a window into the region’s rich traditions of pilgrimage and learning.

Q8FM+PCM, Kalaya, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Ulugbek Madrasah — Historic site, rated 4.6/5 9
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Ulugbek Madrasah

4.6 ★★★★★ 570 reviews

Ulugbek Madrasah in Bukhara is a historic Islamic higher learning center set within the city’s storied courtyard complexes. The brick façade and turquoise tile accents reflect classic Timurid design, inviting visitors to step into a tranquil precinct of arches, domed ceilings, and intimate iwans. Inside, expect simple cell-like rooms and a serene courtyard that once buzzed with student life and scholarly debates. It’s a quintessential stop in Bukhara’s old town, offering fotograf-worthy architecture, a sense of scholarly heritage, and easy access to nearby monuments and markets.

QCG8+PXH, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Closed now
  • Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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