Bolo Hauz Mosque
Bolo Hauz Mosque
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Олег П П
Nizhnevartovsk, Russia1,111 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The mosque is located opposite the central entrance to the Ark citadel. Twenty carved columns are displayed in the reservoir in front of the mosque and for this reason the structure is called 40 columns. Unfortunately, during our visit there was very little water and it was not possible to take a photo with all 40 columns. all columns have been recreated and only one has been restored. You can identify it right away.
Written 29 March 2024
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Quest17024652315
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Apr 2024 • Couples
Bukhara is a beautiful city rich in history. The images of this city will remain forever imprinted in our memory. With our guide Mardon, we visited the most interesting places that I list:
-Ark of Bukhara, the ancient fortress;
-Bolo-Khauz Mosque;
-Kalyan Mosque and Minaret;
-Lyabi Khause Square;
-The religious complex of Po-i-Kalyan;
-The Ulugbek Madrasa, which is the oldest in the city;
-The Madrasa of Abdul Aziz Khan;
-The Mausoleum of Ismail Samani;
-The bazaars.
-Ark of Bukhara, the ancient fortress;
-Bolo-Khauz Mosque;
-Kalyan Mosque and Minaret;
-Lyabi Khause Square;
-The religious complex of Po-i-Kalyan;
-The Ulugbek Madrasa, which is the oldest in the city;
-The Madrasa of Abdul Aziz Khan;
-The Mausoleum of Ismail Samani;
-The bazaars.
Written 17 May 2024
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Nuwanda
2,470 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
The mosque is located in the Registan district, near the entrance to the Citadel. The construction dates back to the 18th century. Unfortunately for some years it has no longer been possible to visit the inside and, therefore, the review refers only to the external aspect, which provides a pleasant glance: twenty long wooden columns support the entrance portico, while the facade and 'almost entirely decorated. On one side a small minaret, of more recent construction.
Written 2 May 2024
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Igor Alexeev
Moscow, Russia130,474 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Bolo-Khauz Mosque (Boloi Hovuz masjidi) is the main element of the Bolo-Khauz complex on the Registan of Bukhara, consisting of a mosque, a minaret and a hauz (reservoir). The mosque and house were built in 1712, the minaret - in 1917. The mosque is bright and unusual. In any case, the ivan with two rows of graceful and thin columns seemed unusual. The mosque has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1993 (“Historical Center of Bukhara”).
Written 4 January 2024
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TravelingAmos
New Jersey870 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
With the pillars and pool (hauz) in front, this is a very unique looking mosque. You can even see the pillars reflected in the pool in some pictures. Inside, it is elaborately decorated. This is a little further out from the city center, past the Ark, but it is well worth the walk to get here.
Written 2 August 2024
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Anuradha
New Delhi, India1,258 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A beautiful small mosque with a hauz close by. It looks good while viewing from the observation tower, near the Ark. walls and roof have beautiful decorations. A must visit, when you go to the Ark.
Written 2 June 2023
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
Dec 2022
Beautiful place, it must be included in your itinerary in Bukhara. It is a little outside the old town but can be reached on foot. The wooden pillars are so tall and mesmerizing. Clearly a recommendation!
Written 4 January 2023
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kb123742
Lahore, Pakistan505 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Opposite the Main Entrance of the Ark Fortress and within the shades of tall trees, we spotted Mosque Bolo-Khauz. We crossed the road and reached a fresh water pond, in front of the mosque. The front elevation, supported by the carved wooden pillars had presented a legendary state of the art view. I categorically observed that many ancient mosques in Uzbekistan had been constructed with similar elevation, first Hazrat Hyser Mosque in Samarkand, second the mosques of Bakhauddin Naqshband Complex and third we visited inside the Ark Fortress. In front of the mosque was a small minaret for 'Azaan'. Its ceiling, the main door and the interior decor were simply marvelous in architecture and lay-out. Yet another religious landmark which couldn't be missed in our trip to Bukhara.
Written 25 November 2013
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Andrew M
7,589 contributions
Jul 2019
Bolo Hauz is also known as the Children's Pond. It is a short stroll west of the Ark on Afrosiab Street. e reached this area by taking a shared taxi to the Ark. It was the preferred place of worship for the last emir of Bukhara. The minaret to the left of the mosque and the beautifully sculpted aivans and wooden columns were probably the last major architecture projects before the Soviets invaded in 1920. The pond in front of the mosque is a typical design of the many ponds which the city used to have. The minaret was quite short in comparison to the many that we viewed in Uzbekistan, but was decorated in the familiar blue tiles seen on most old buildings in the city.
The minaret had arched openings just below the top, from which speakers protruded which were used to amplify the call to prayer. The beautiful carved woodwork of the columns and honeycomb designs at the top are worth seeing, and we thought the most beautiful area of the mosque. We had seen quite a few mosques with sculpted columns in the city, but this was the best. We particularly enjoyed the star shaped patterns on the ceiling with a mix of gold and green colours. We didn't attempt to enter the mosque.
This mosque is one of the highlights of Bukhara and included in many of the photos of the city. Other nearby attractions include the nearby Shukhov Tower with restaurant beneath and Qo'sh Madrasa a short walk south.
The minaret had arched openings just below the top, from which speakers protruded which were used to amplify the call to prayer. The beautiful carved woodwork of the columns and honeycomb designs at the top are worth seeing, and we thought the most beautiful area of the mosque. We had seen quite a few mosques with sculpted columns in the city, but this was the best. We particularly enjoyed the star shaped patterns on the ceiling with a mix of gold and green colours. We didn't attempt to enter the mosque.
This mosque is one of the highlights of Bukhara and included in many of the photos of the city. Other nearby attractions include the nearby Shukhov Tower with restaurant beneath and Qo'sh Madrasa a short walk south.
Written 10 October 2019
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FOL-1003
Berlin, Germany1,660 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
partially renovated, but pretty much in the form as when it was built.
An impressive place, with a small lake next to it, as to see the 2x 20 columns in the reflection.
Its opposite of the Arc. there are 5 prayers a day.
An impressive place, with a small lake next to it, as to see the 2x 20 columns in the reflection.
Its opposite of the Arc. there are 5 prayers a day.
Written 18 April 2014
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