Bukhara in December (2026)

Po-i-Kalyan

A grand religious complex anchored by the Kalyan Minaret, a 12th-century tower that famously survived Genghis Khan's destruction.

Ark Fortress

A massive royal town-within-a-town that housed Bukhara's rulers for over a thousand years, now partly a museum.

Lyab-i Hauz

A tree-shaded plaza built around a 17th-century pool, the social heart of old Bukhara with cafes and mulberry trees.

Chor Minor

A small, unusual gatehouse topped with four distinct turquoise-domed minarets, each in a slightly different style.

Trading Domes

A series of covered medieval bazaars, each once specializing in a different trade, still selling crafts and souvenirs today.

Samanid Mausoleum

A 10th-century tomb considered one of the earliest and finest examples of Islamic brick architecture.