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Attractions in Samarkand

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Samarkand, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

8 places

Historic siteShah-i-Zinda necropolis

Tilya-Kori Madrasa

Historic siteTilya-Kori Madrasa

A large building with a blue dome on top of it

LandmarkGur-i Amir Mausoleum

men's black long-sleeved shirt and black pants

MosqueBibi-Khanym Mosque

Observatory of Ulugbek

Historic siteObservatory of Ulugbek

Afrasiyab Museum

MuseumAfrasiyab Museum

Historic siteRegistan Square

Hazrat Hizr Mosque

MosqueHazrat Khizr Mosque

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.