Samarkand – Crossroads of cultures
Samarkand can truly be called a unique city!
The greatest poets and philosophers of the world have given the city many names – the garden of the soul, the pearl of the east, the mirror of the world and even the face of the earth. However, they were not be able to describe the beauty and richness of this beautiful city.
Popular landmarks
The cultural heritage of Samarkand is quite large, for many centuries the city has been a key centre of the Great Silk Road.
At the beginning of the XXI century, the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the name “Samarkand – Crossroads of Cultures”.
Having visited the city, you will be surprised with the number of historical monuments located here. We will try to show you the most popular attractions, which are certainly worth seeing!
✔️Bibi-Hanum Mosque and Mausoleum
✔️Shahi Zinda Necropolis
✔️Gur Emir Mausoleum
✔️Registan Square
✔️Ancient city of Afrasiab
✔️Ruhabad Mausoleum
✔️Imam Al-Bukhari Memorial Complex
Climate 🌡
The climate of Samarkand has a pronounced seasonality. Winters are usually mild and temperature does not often fall below 0 ° C. Cold snap is very rare and mostly at night, so do not forget to take a warm sweater and scarf. Summer is very hot, so do not forget to bring a hat and sunglasses with you.
Gifts and souvenirs 🛍
Samarkand souvenir shops can make happy the fans of woodcrafts, textile and other materials. By tradition, most of the workshops are placed in the old madrassas and all crafts are handmade by local artisans. However, in Samarkand, in addition to the usual souvenirs, you can find several more features that you will not find in other regions of the country. First of all, we advise you to visit the Siab bazaar, which is located next to the Bibi Khanum Mosque, almost in the centre of the old part of Samarkand. This market is abundant of dried fruits, nuts and sweets. Among other things, Samarkand bread and halva can be distinguished. Also in Samarkand region, there is a paper mill called “Meros”. Its masters have kept the method of preparing paper from mulberry bark. This method originated in the X-XI century and was particularly durable. At this factory, you can buy unusual paper crafts, such as postcards, notebooks, masks, and even dresses, dolls and handbags.