The districts of Samarkand conditionally divide this Uzbek city into several parts, the study of which will help travelers plan their leisure time.
Names and descriptions of districts of Samarkand
- Historical center: the following objects deserve the attention of tourists - the Gur-Emir mausoleum (it is worth admiring the blue dome with white blotches, more than 12 m high; going inside, it will be possible to see the tombstone for Tamerlane, decorated with dark green jade), Registan Square (along the perimeter squares there are 3 madrasahs, inside which there are mosques and halls for lectures), the Bibi-Khanym mosque (it is decorated with murals, tiles, carved marble), the Siab Bazaar (you can buy handicrafts, spices, nuts, fruits and dried fruits), an ensemble of Shahi burial vaults -Zinda (consists of 11 mausoleums - one-domed buildings of a square shape, the entrance porticoes of which are decorated with carved mosaics - royal persons and famous personalities of the 14-15 centuries are buried there), the Aksaray mausoleum (the interior decoration will amaze the imagination - its dome and walls are decorated with complex gilded ornaments in technique "kundal"). At leisure, it is worth visiting the Museum of History and Culture (the collection contains 200,000 valuable exhibits in the form of antique coins, a bronze helmet of a warrior of the 6th century BC and others), as well as the Samarkand Museum of Local Lore (elements of European and Asian styles are traced in the decoration of the building): the exhibits of the museum collection are divided into 2 parts - "history" (it will be possible to get acquainted with the first manuscripts, to see the collection of weapons, household items, jewelry, as well as the exposition "House of the 19th century landowner") and "nature" (visitors will see herbariums, landscape expositions, entomological and botanical collections, acquaintance with stands for nature conservation).
- New city: guests will have a walk along Mustakillik Street (they will be able to admire old houses built in the Russian provincial style and capture them in a photo) and a visit to the Alisher Navoi Park (rest surrounded by greenery + visiting several monuments + visiting an art gallery).
As for other sights of Samarkand, tourists are advised to take with them a tourist map with all the addresses, and then go to inspect the Samarkand carpet factory "Khujum" (you can not only get your favorite carpet, but also see how they are woven by hand), the ruins of the Ulugbek observatory (part of the 30-meter arc of the sectarian was preserved; in 2012 the observatory was restored, so guests should visit the museum, where exhibits and models of buildings of ancient Samarkand are presented) and the Khovrenko Winery (in a small museum, guests will be told the history of winemaking and invited to tasting Samarkand wines in corresponding hall).
Where to stay for tourists
Hotels near University Boulevard (a stone's throw to Central Park) - "City Hotel" or "President" can be suitable for tourists. Those interested in budget accommodation can stay in B&B Antica (a double room will cost $ 28-35).
