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Tourist Attractions in Bukhara

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

9 Attractions
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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
  • 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
  • MondayOpen 24 hours
  • TuesdayOpen 24 hours
  • WednesdayOpen 24 hours
  • ThursdayOpen 24 hours
  • FridayOpen 24 hours
  • SaturdayOpen 24 hours
  • SundayOpen 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
  • 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

The Chor Minor Monument is a striking, four-towered gatefront in the historic heart of Bukhara, built in the 18th century as part of a grand residential complex and now a distinctive symbol of the city. Visitors come for its architectural whimsy—twin blue-tiled minarets flanking two taller central towers crowned with domed kiosks—set against a lively street scene. Inside, the site offers a glimpse of traditional Uzbek craftsmanship and ornamental tilework, while nearby bazaars, historic mosques, and car-free alleys invite a slow, atmospheric exploration of Bukhara’s timeless heritage.

Mekhtar Anbar Str. 90, 200100, Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • 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
  • 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-Moh-i-Khosa, a jewel atop the Hissar Range overlooking Bukhara, is a palatial fortress built in the late 19th century for the Emir of Bukhara and named by its own white-turreted silhouette. Visitors marvel at its ornate interiors, frescoed rooms, and a blend of Central Asian, Persian, and Russian architectural influences, set against sweeping mountain views. The site offers a glimpse into royal life, with well-preserved lacquer work, tiled façades, and a museum collection. Expect informative tours, tranquil gardens, and photo-worthy panoramas that illuminate Bukharan history and culture.

Buxoro shahri, Moxi Xosa daxasi, shifokorlar ko’chasi 1-uy, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 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, tucked beside Bukhara’s tranquil Lyab-i Hauz pool, is a serene 17th-century mosque renowned for its elegant brickwork, delicate ornamentation, and the surrounding sacred aura. Commissioned by a noblewoman after a family tragedy, the sun-baked façade and turquoise accents invite quiet reflection as visitors step inside the modest prayer hall framed by slim columns. Travelers will find excellent photo opportunities, soft acoustics during calls to prayer, and a palpable sense of history amid the city’s ancient lanes. It’s a compact, atmospheric stop that complements Bukhara’s grand mosques.

QCH4+4W3, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • 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
  • 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

The Ulugbek Madrasah, a jewel of Bukhara’s ancient center, rises as a graceful turquoise-domeed gateway dating to 1417, built under the auspices of the famed astronomer Ulugh Beg and his father Shams al-Din Shah Rukh. Set in Lyab-i Hauz Square, it blends austere brickwork with delicately carved arches, hosting a serene courtyard and rooms once used for scholarly instruction. Visitors can stroll the sunlit facades, imagine late‑Islamic learning halls, and soak in the UNESCO-listed historic ambiance, where markets, mosques, and madrassas converge in a living, atmospheric homage to a scholarly epoch.

QCG8+PXH, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Opening hours · Today: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • 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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