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Things to see in Bukhara (Uzbekistan): 27 places and when to go
Bukhara is a city in Uzbekistan with around 319,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Temples (11), Museums and art (3). The best known are Kalyan Minaret, Po-i-Kalyan and Chor Minor. The best time to come is April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June and November. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Uzbekistan · 39.78, 64.43
- Population
- About 319,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Temples (11) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- March, June and November.
- Nearest airport
- BHK Bukhara, 4.5 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bukhara
The places in and around Bukhara, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kalyan MinaretMinaret in Bukhara, Uzbekistan; the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 11271.4 km
- Po-i-KalyanIslamic religious complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.4 km
- Chor MinorMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan616 m
- Magok-i-Attari MosqueMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.3 km
- Bolo Haouz MosqueMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan2.0 km
- Kalan MosqueMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.4 km
- Baland MosqueMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan2.3 km
- Bukhara MosqueMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan2.6 km
- Nadir Devanbegi MadrasahMadrasa in Bukhara1.1 km
- Vobkent MinaretMinaret in Bukhara Region of Uzbekistan28 km
- Kukeldash Madrasah16th-century madrasa in Bukhara1.0 km
- Modarikhan madrasahMadrasah in Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan2.2 km
- Abdullakhan MadrasahMadrasah in Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan2.2 km
- Khanqah of Nodir DevonbegiKhankah in Bukhara1.2 km
- Magok-i-Kurpa MosqueMosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.3 km
- A'lam madrasahMadrasa in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.4 km
- Chuqur MadrasahMadrasa in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.1 km
- Xalfa Xudoydod ComplexReligious and memorial complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan2.9 km
- Toqi SarrofonTrading dome in Bukhara1.3 km
- Toqi Telpak FurushonBuilding in Bukhara, Uzbekistan1.3 km
- Church of Archangel Michael in BukharaTemples990 m
- Darvozai SallohhonaHistory1.6 km
- Ohel Itskhak SynagogueTemples1.7 km
- Fayzulla Khodjaev house museumMuseum1.9 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Khoja Kalon Mosque
- History: Mahmud Tarabi
- Museums and art: Puppets Workshop
When to go to Bukhara
The best time to visit Bukhara is April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not9:29
- FebBetter not10:29
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:12
- JunPossible14:48
- JulBetter not14:33
- AugBetter not13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:55
- NovPossible9:46
- DecBetter not9:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to Uzbekistan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bukhara
The nearest main airport is Bukhara International Airport (BHK, Bukhara), 4.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around Uzbekistan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Navoiy6 places87 km
- Samarkand19 places216 km
- Termez9 places376 km
- Khiva7 places388 km
- Tashkent75 places445 km
- Nukus10 places503 km
And all of Uzbekistan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bukhara?
The best known: Kalyan Minaret, Po-i-Kalyan, Chor Minor, Magok-i-Attari Mosque, Bolo Haouz Mosque. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bukhara?
April to May and September to October; also possible: March, June and November. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.
How do you get to Bukhara?
The nearest main airport is Bukhara International Airport (BHK), 4.5 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bukhara as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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