Bukhara

Samarkand is the beauty of the earth, but Bukhara is the beauty of the spirit Traditional Bukhara, the most shameless sink of iniquity that I know in the East.

Not far from Ark there is a complex of richly decorated mosque, small minaret and basin called Bolo-Khaus Complex. The mosque was built 300 years ago by wife of a wealthy Emir.

One of the most famous madrasah of the Islamic world Madrasah Mir-i-Arab is located on the Kalyan forum square in Bukhara and represents a part of its architectural ensemble.

Popularly known as the Emir’s Summer Palace in Bukhara, this charming and nauseating collection of dwellings and state rooms was built by the Russians in 1911 for the last Emir Alim Khan

If metal working has appeared later than ceramics, then not for much. And indeed, chasing surpasses all other types of crafts according to age. It is the oldest type of applied art, and the most magnificent specimens of it can be found in Bukhara.

The composition of the center of the old part of Bukhara is a madrasah built by Vizier Nodir Devon Begi. In fact, the idea was to build a caravanserai, which would be conveniently located in the bustling bazaar square.

This building is truly unique. It has experienced many occasions in its history, changing shape, name, form, purpose.

At the entrance to Vabkent (the town, located in the suburbs of Bukhara) we can see how the horizon line is cut through tall & elegant minaret ("Place of kindling" in Arabic meaning), embodied in typical Asian style, with a round base.

Kosh means ‘double’ and is a general architectural term that can refer to any two opposing or facing halves of an ensemble.

“First visit my Master. Then – the grave of my mother. And then, if you still have time, you may come to me …” – Bahauddin Naqshbandi used to say that, the greatest Sufi, whose grave and memorial complex in his honor are located in Bukhara.