Things to do in Samarkand

Why Go?Registan Square is the jewel of Samarkand 💎—three dazzling madrasahs, stunning mosaics, and a history that takes you straight back to the Silk Road. Magical in daylight, unforgettable when lit up at night ✨.Tips🌅 Go early or at sunset for epic photos.🎆 Stay for the night light show if you can.💵 Bring cash for entry (about $5–6).🕌 Dress modestly & grab a guide to unlock the stories.

Shah-i-Zinda is a "city within a city." A necropolis where you feel like you're in the past, strolling through the narrow streets between the bright blue tombs.

One of my favorite places in Samarkand, the interior is majestic and elegant. Definitely worth a visit, in my opinion.

This ancient city in Uzbekistan makes people feel a very slow pace of life. There is no hustle and bustle of the city, and there are not so many troubles. The culture and environment here are fascinating.

The Ulegh Beg Observatory visit was one of my most anticipated planned visits on my trip and it did not dissapoint. Beutiful tranquil place with nice little museam and park benches around it to sit and reflect on how much the mans early discoveries has meant to mankind.

Although the exhibits are not as rich as those in domestic museums, some of them are very cute. The most important thing is the four-sided murals from the seventh century in the central exhibition hall. There is a small room next door that breaks down the various parts of the murals for explanation, which is a great way to display. What's even better is that you can go in and stroll around the ancient ruins area at the back, and locals also date, run, picnic and herd sheep there🐑. The scenery is very good, and it feels like life is a wilderness!

This traditional-style marketplace is a wondrous attraction, a good reflection of how trade went on in the olden days of the silk road. From arrays of spices and dried fruits, to colorful pottery and ceramic works, as well as local produce, this marketplace would be a nice break from visiting the other historical attraction sites in the area. In fact, it could be more fun and rewarding to spend some time here, it is a window to the ordinary lives of the locals.

Hazrat Khizr Mosque: This ancient mosque in Samarkand is located next to the Shaysinda Mausoleum complex. Originally built on a historical site, it was rebuilt after being damaged. The courtyard contains the final resting place of Islam Karimov, the first president of Uzbekistan. The building features a beautiful blue mosaic dome, and the environment is quiet and solemn. It's a short walk from Shaysinda and a convenient stop to visit. There's a stone tablet at the entrance that translates to: "This is the final resting place of the holy slumber. The permanent resting place of Islom Abduganievich Karimov, the first president of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a great statesman and political activist, and the beloved and noble son of the Uzbek people." • The mosque itself is very old and has been rebuilt; after Karimov's death in 2016, he was buried in the courtyard of this mosque. The architecture is modern Uzbek, with beautiful domes and tiles. It's generally less crowded than Shaysinda. Besides tourists, many local worshippers also come here, and it gets very crowded during prayer times.

An incredible experience, a must-visit.