State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan, Samarkand

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The State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan is a museum of history and culture in Samarkand. ()

Coordinates: 39°40'0"N, 66°55'40"E

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Samarkand Uzbekistan

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State Museum of Culture History of Uzbekistan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda.

2.5 miSE
Early-1400s mausoleum with mosaics
Gur Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand
65 min walk • The Gur Emir Mausoleum, resting in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is a monument of profound historical and architectural significance. This grand mausoleum, which translates to "Tomb of the King," serves as the final resting place of the great conqueror...
2.7 miE
Public square with historic madrasas
Registan, Samarkand
69 min walk • The Registan of Samarkand is a quintessential symbol of the ancient city's rich history and a showcase of medieval Islamic architecture. This majestic public square, flanked by three ornate madrasahs (Islamic schools), is the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, and a...
2.8 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque, Ruins
Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Samarkand
72 min walk • The Bibi-Khanym Mosque stands as a majestic monument in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Constructed in the 15th century, this grand mosque was one of the Islamic world's largest and most magnificent places of worship at the time.
3.2 miE
Elaborate mosaic tombs and mausoleums
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand
83 min walk • Shah-i-Zinda, a breathtaking avenue of mausoleums, stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural grandeur of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This necropolis is one of the most significant and visually stunning Islamic architectural complexes in the region, with...
2.8 miE
Shopping, Market
Siyob Bazaar, Samarkand
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the Siyob Bazaar stands as a vibrant testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry. This bustling market, also known as Siab Bazaar, is a sensory overload with its colorful displays of fresh produce...
2.7 miE
Shopping, Market
Chorsu, Samarkand
70 min walk • Chorsu, an architectural gem nestled within the ancient city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, beckons tourists with its rich history and stunning design. This grand edifice, a testament to the city's storied past, is not to be missed by those exploring the crossroads of...
4.2 miE
Science museum, Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Ulugbek's Observatory, Samarkand
107 min walk • The Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg. Islamic astronomers who worked at the observatory include Al-Kashi, Ali Qushji, and Ulugh Beg himself.
3.1 miE
Ruins, Historical place,
Afrasiyab, Samarkand
81 min walk • Afrasiyab, is an ancient site of Northern Samarkand, present day Uzbekistan, that was occupied from c. 500 BC to 1220 AD prior to the Mongol invasion in the 13th century. The oldest layers date from the middle of the first millennium BC. Today, it is a hilly grass mound located near the Bibi Khanaum Mosque.
3.5 miE
Museum, Ruins
Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand, Samarkand
90 min walk • Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is a museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century.
2 miSE
Church
St. John the Baptist Church, Samarkand
52 min walk • The St. John the Baptist Church is the only Catholic church in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It depends on the Apostolic Administration of Uzbekistan based in Tashkent.
2.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture, Samarkand
65 min walk • The Shahrisabz Museum of History and Material Culture, also known as the Amir Temur Museum of Shahrisabz, is a museum in the city of Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan.