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Bukhara

Country: Uzbekistan Updated:

Bukhara is a historic Silk Road city with a well-preserved centre, old madrasas, mosques, minarets and covered bazaars.

Historic centre of Bukhara in Uzbekistan
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When to go

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Daytime temperatures can be very high in summer.

Things to see and do

Visit the Ark Citadel, the Poi-Kalyan complex, Lyabi-Hauz, madrasas and the historic trading domes.

Practical tips

The historic centre is compact and very easy to explore on foot.

Getting there and getting around

Bukhara is connected by rail to Samarkand and Tashkent.

Where to stay

Accommodation around Lyabi-Hauz and in the old town is particularly convenient.

What to try

Try Bukhara plov, samsa, shashlik, lagman and local sweets.

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