Places worth the detour in Samarkand
32 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, across 5 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (15). Best known: Registan. 26 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 32, ranked 32
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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3.Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Sacred sites · 15th century · Renowned
Historical mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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6.Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
History museum, Historic site in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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12.Al Bukhari Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Islamic religious complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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13.Ishrat-Khana Mausoleum
Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem
Building in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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19.Khoja Ahrar complex, Samarkand
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Islamic religious complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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21.Mausoleum of Islam Karimov
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
The burial place of Islam Karimov, the first president of Uzbekistan.
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22.State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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27.Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Museum in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan
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32.Samarkand Opera House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Opera house in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
