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Ulugbek Madrasah

Registan square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
the main entrance
an old pic of ulug beg madrassah
the main entrance
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Ranked #7 of 13 attractions in Samarkand
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: One of the 3 Moslem clergy academies that surround Registan square.
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Brussels
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Superbly restored”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Because it has been so well restored, it is a very impressive madrasah and yet very intimate. The group with the philosophers is quite interesting.

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Pakistan
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Like any other madrassah”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011

This is like anyother madrassah in layout, but larger than most f others. nothing special, but when u have purchased the ticket of registan, its better to have a look inside it.

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Reggio Emilia, Italy
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Dal mito alla Realtà: Samarcanda”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Roma
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99 reviews 99 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“La medressa più antica delle tre nel Registan”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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