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Samarkand

Country: Uzbekistan Updated:

Samarkand is one of the Silk Road's most famous cities, known for monumental madrasas, turquoise domes and Islamic architecture.

Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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When to go

Spring and autumn offer particularly pleasant temperatures. Summer can be very hot.

Things to see and do

Visit the Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siab Bazaar.

Practical tips

The main sights are best visited in the morning or late afternoon, when it is cooler.

Getting there and getting around

High-speed trains connect Samarkand with Tashkent and Bukhara.

Where to stay

Accommodation near the Registan or in the historic centre is practical.

What to try

Typical food includes Samarkand plov, samsa, shashlik, flatbread and dried fruit.

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