Regionen · Kapitel 5
Samarkand
Samarkand — the name alone sounds like a promise. Uzbekistan's second-largest city was Timur's splendid capital and the heart of the Silk Road. The Registan Square, the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and the Bibi-Khanum Mosque are among the most impressive creations of Islamic architecture.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
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Discovering Samarkand
Samarkand (Uzbek Samarqand ) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world — for over 2,750 years. Al…
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The Registan Square
The Registan (Persian: "sandy place") is the landmark of Uzbekistan, the most iconic square in Central Asia , and one o…
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Other Attractions
Gur-Emir Mausoleum — Timur's Final Resting Place The Gur-Emir ("Tomb of the Ruler") is the mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlan…
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Eating & Drinking in Samarkand
Samarkand has its own culinary identity — the flatbread (Non-i Samarkand) is famous nationwide, and the plov is prepare…
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Practical Tips for Samarkand
Getting There Afrosiyob Train from Tashkent: High-speed train, 2h 10 min, approx. 90,000–150,000 UZS (7–12€). 3–4 conne…
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