Baland Mosque, Bukhara

Name: Baland Mosque
Address: Bukhara, Uzbekistan

#15 among attractions in Bukhara

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Baland Mosque, which means the "upper mosque", is a historical mosque in the ancient city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the whole of the historic old town, this small mosque was built at the beginning of the 16th century in the southern part of the city. ()

Local name: Baland masjid Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 39°46'18"N, 64°24'19"E

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Bukhara Uzbekistan

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Baland Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kalyan Minaret, Samanid Mausoleum, Po-i-Kalyan, Buxoro Arena.

0.6 miNE
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Kalyan Minaret, Bukhara
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Iconic shrine with intricate brickwork
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0.6 miNE
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Po-i-Kalyan, Bukhara
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Buxoro Arena, Bukhara
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0.4 miN
Mosque
Bolo Haus, Bukhara
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0.6 miE
Mosque
Khoja Gaukushan Ensemble, Bukhara
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0.5 miN
Mausoleum, Historical place
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bukhara
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0.7 miE
Mosque
Magok-i-Attari Mosque, Bukhara
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0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Lyab-i Hauz, Bukhara
21 min walk • Lab-i Hauz, sometimes also known as Lyab-i Khauz, a Russian approximation, is the name of the area surrounding one of the few remaining hauz pools that have survived in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
0.6 miE
Mosque
Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque, Bukhara
16 min walk • The Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque is a historical mosque in the Uzbek city of Bukhara. It was built in 1637. The mosque is located in the historical center of Bukhara, about 250 meters southwest of Po-i-Kalyan and 10 meters west of Toqi-Telpak-Furushon trading dome.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baland Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Medrese Kosh, Bukhara (6 min walk), Fayzulla Khodjaev house museum, Bukhara (11 min walk), Bolo Haus, Bukhara (12 min walk), Samanid Mausoleum, Bukhara (12 min walk).

How to get to Baland Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baland Mosque:

Bus

маршрутки в Чор Бакр (18 min walk)
Конечная маршруток и автобусов Калхоз базар (19 min walk)