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Bibi Khanym Mosque
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

Built between 1399 and 1404, this was one of the Islamic world's biggest mosques which crumbled for centuries before collapsing in an 1897 earthquake.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Religious site
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Registan
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

The Registan Square in Samarkand is commonly known as the 'jewel in Central Asia's crown'. It is well worth visiting. Entry costs just a few dollars (5000Uz Som) but visitors should be aware that...

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza
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Ulugh Beg Observatory
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

A small museum of astronomy stands on the remains of the observatory of Ulugh-Beg, Timurid ruler and astronomer.

Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium; Science museum
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Chupan Ata Shrine
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 14 attractions in Samarkand
Attraction type: Historic site; Monument; Religious site
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Sher Dor Madrasah
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

One of the 3 Muslim clergy academies surrounding the Registan.

Attraction type: Educational site; Religious site
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Ulugbek Madrasah
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

One of the 3 Moslem clergy academies that surround Registan square.

Attraction type: Educational site; Religious site
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Khodja Akrar Madrasah
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 14 attractions in Samarkand
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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Khodja Abdi Darun Shrine
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 14 attractions in Samarkand
Attraction type: Historic site; Monument; Religious site
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Central Bazaar
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 14 attractions in Samarkand
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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Shahr-i-Zindar Monuments
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

This street has tombs belonging to Timur and his family and favorites that are decorated with the city's finest majolica tilework.

Attraction type: Monument; Historic site
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Afrasiab
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

The site of an ancient settlement that existed more than two thousand years ago.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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Tillya Kori Madrasah
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 14 attractions in Samarkand

One of the 3 Moslem clergy academies that surround Registan square.

Attraction type: Educational site; Religious site; Historic site
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Gur Emir Mausoleum

The grave of Timur, built in 1404.

Attraction type: Cemetery; Architectural building
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Siab Dekhkhan Market
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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