Bukhara is considered the most interesting city in Central Asia. It has existed for over 2500 years and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Until 1920, the streets of Bukhara were limited by a fortress wall. They have preserved the centuries-old traditions of the most ancient city. Bukhara has repeatedly experienced destruction and fires, but each time it was reborn. Bukhara is considered an open-air historical and architectural museum. Today the city's population exceeds 250 thousand people. Here you can hear Uzbek, Russian, Tajik speech.
Historical reference
By the name of the historic streets, you can determine which type of activity prevailed among the population in a particular area. By the 20th century, there were more than 200 mahallas in the city that united the quarters. Quarters were gradually formed here, in which representatives of certain nationalities lived. Some streets were named after famous townspeople. The administrative unit was the Guzars. In each of them, an aksakal was elected, who resolved various issues with the city authorities. At the beginning of the 20th century, the number of guzars decreased to 48. Later, instead of quarters, house administrations appeared. Bukhara gradually expanded, new highways appeared.
From time immemorial, the intersections of the main streets have been the largest trade points. Covered bazaars were built there, which remain shopping centers to this day. Each bazaar has a dome and its own designation. The city has the following covered bazaars: the dome of jewelers (Taki-Zargaron), the dome of the changers (Taki-Sarrafon), the dome of hats (Taki-tulpak).
On the streets of Bukhara, madrasahs, mosques, mausoleums, districts with an old layout have been preserved. The city plan was formed taking into account the relief and has been completely preserved. The highest point was the citadel, which now serves as the location of the local history museum.
Main areas
The central Registan square was used for celebrations and military parades. The main streets of Bukhara diverge from the center towards the old city gates and continue to new districts on the outskirts. In the central part of the city, traffic is limited. Some of the main streets are pedestrian-only.
Lyabi-Hauz is one of the main squares. This is the historical center and a large architectural complex of the city. Here are the sights: Kukeldash and Divan-Begi madrasahs, as well as the Divan-Begi khanaka.
Bahauddin Naqshbandi street
Being the main street of Bukhara, Naqshbandi has a modern design. It differs from the old city quarters in the presence of entertainment places, bars and administrative buildings. It is always crowded here due to strolling tourists and locals.
