Shoxi Zinda

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Feruza Khaitova

Level 4 Local Expert

Fascinating and unique place with its amazing history! One of The must visit places in Samarkand as well as the Registan square and Gur Emir mausoleum!

Альбина Латыпова

Level 9 Local Expert

Прикольное место, рекомендую к посещению, если вы будете в Самарканде. Энергетически сильное. Лучше с утра, тогда туристов не очень много.

Dmitrii

Level 12 Local Expert

This is the most beautiful and interesting historical site we have seen in Uzbekistan. Definitely worth visiting. Might be especially beautiful at sunset.

... С.

Level 3 Local Expert

Beautiful place that words can't describe. This place is a must to visit when in Samarkand! Definitely will recommend it to all my friends 🤗

Ash

Level 19 Local Expert

Очень красиво и красочно! На всех подборках фото из Узбекистана Вы обязательно найдете фотографии из этого места. Но будьте готовы, что Вы окажетесь не одни кому хочется сделать красивую фотку, и это мягко сказано ) Много туристов и организованных групп, вплоть до школьников. Скорее всего самое лучшее время прийти сюда прям к открытию

Yuji Smith

Level 5 Local Expert

This was a beautiful historical place in Samarqand. I was blown away by the artistry and architecture. This a must see if you go to Samarqand.

Любовь Юрова

Level 8 Local Expert

Very nice place too see. Lot’s of historical buildings and theater are literally fascinating! I advice everyone to visit it if they want to meet real Uzbekistan history

Ziyodbek Ahmadjonov

Level 7 Local Expert

Really interesting place to visit, only that you should know: should wear appropriate clothes because of islamic culture there

Zafarbek Turgunboev

Level 3 Local Expert

It was rich in history. The blue and turquoise tiles were amazing. The geometric patterns are very unique. It also has a deep spiritual significance and was a very peaceful atmosphere.

Де Боер Роланд Рейнхард

Level 6 Local Expert

An incredible place to visit. Beautiful buildings and such rich history.

Shodiya Xudaykulova

Level 5 Local Expert

This place is really historical and it has got many extraordinary patterns on doors and walls of building,it increases my interest for history

Marzena Koczy

Level 5 Local Expert

Amazing place. The only problem is that everyone wants to see it and it can be overcrowded. Still worth it though. Visit my profile on insta and tiktok for more videos and photos.

Misbah Rahmat

Level 4 Local Expert

A truly delightful location. I have had the opportunity to view numerous tombs and building.

PEI CHUN CHEN

Level 3 Local Expert

Amazing place.

Salohiddin R

Level 7 Local Expert

This place near the Siab bazar which one of the famous shopping in Samarkand if you just walk from Go'ri Amir you reach here by one by like Registan, Bibihkonim, and soon Shakhizinda

Sarah Muriel Larkin

Level 13 Local Expert

Lovely place, but lost my wallet within the confines of thw building and haven't seen it since.

Behzod Shermatov

Level 13 Local Expert

Wonderful historical place where you can feel the atmosphere of great people.

Aslon Hamidov

Level 6 Local Expert

Amazing place, gotta take guide though

Mahmut Sadik

Level 5 Local Expert

Architectural beauty complex. Must see place in Samarqand

Grit van Aalst

Level 2 Local Expert

Must see, the best in samarkand

Nahida Kh

Level 5 Local Expert

Beautiful, lot of stairs

David Ge

Level 4 Local Expert

Nice view, especially during sunset

abdul aziz

Level 4 Local Expert

Too much beautiful

K N.

Level 5 Local Expert

Impressive

Jaxongir Baxriyev

Level 2 Local Expert

Super

Luca Sabattini

Level 5 Local Expert

Very nice but also crowdy

Sanjar Ok

Level 4 Local Expert

Klass

Ahmed Abdelrahman

Level 18 Local Expert

Beautiful place

Reza Shaddel

Level 3 Local Expert

A must see in Samarqand

Абдухалимов Акрам

Level 5 Local Expert

Miss N

Level 3 Local Expert

One of hitorical and awesome places of Samarkand! I love it!

Hani Azeem

Level 2 Local Expert

This place is the bomb 🔥🔥🔥

Murodjon Avliyoqulov

Level 4 Local Expert

Wonderful place

Olga E.

Level 7 Local Expert

Great place.

Hamid J.

Level 3 Local Expert

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Joby Daniel

Level 4 Local Expert

Very nice place

Abbos Panjiev

Level 2 Local Expert

Perfect

Дима Д

Level 5 Local Expert

Zor joy

Rayxona Maxmudova

Level 5 Local Expert

Live History

Mirwais Hazin

Level 6 Local Expert

Beautiful

Jurabek Gafurov

Level 5 Local Expert

Zoʻr

Usman Rattu

Level 4 Local Expert

Super stunning

Bekzod Zokirov

Level 6 Local Expert

No words to describe!

Ravshan Jahonov

Level 6 Local Expert

Good

Abdulloh Xusanov

Level 7 Local Expert

Very beatiful

shoh amirkhan

Level 18 Local Expert

Net slova

Оксана Седова

Level 11 Local Expert

The Shahi-Zinda ensemble is one of the most powerful impressions of my trip to Uzbekistan. This place cannot be described with dry facts — you need to feel it. You climb the stairs and it's like entering a "blue corridor" of mausoleums decorated with incredible majolica and mosaics. Turquoise patterns, the finest carvings, the play of light on the tiles — everything looks like a work of art. The atmosphere here is special — calm, deep, a little mysterious. You realize that you are in a place with a history of several centuries, where the rulers and nobles of past eras rest. For me, Shahi Zinda is not just an attraction, but one that is definitely worth seeing with my own eyes. It is impossible to imagine Samarkand without him 💙

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Светлана

Level 16 Local Expert

The Shahi Zinda Mausoleum Ensemble is a must—visit place! The atmosphere here is simply incredible, the magnificent rich mosaic, everything is done with amazing detail, you want to touch each one. Turquoise color just attracts the eye. This is a top place for photos and walks, especially at sunset, but it also has its own atmosphere in the early morning. Tip: it's better to come in the morning, when there are fewer tourists, to enjoy the beauty in peace and take good photos. Admission is paid for foreign tourists.

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Станислав И.

Level 20 Local Expert

The most mysterious and at the same time incomparably beautiful place. Shahi-Zinda is striking already at the entrance. And when you go inside, it feels like you're in a fairy tale. These wonderful blue mosaic ornaments are something unreal. Mausoleums are impressive both inside and out. When you walk down the street, between the sparkling mosaics, you think that it couldn't be more beautiful. But the last courtyard is stunning. You stand there admiring it and realize that you don't want to leave this place. There are no words to convey the beauty and mystique of this place. Mausoleums with graves of Amir Timur's relatives leave deep impressions. It is definitely recommended to visit.

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Виктор П.

Level 30 Local Expert

The famous artist Kuzma Petrov-Vodkin, like many others, is impressed by the medieval mausoleum of Shahi-Zinda ("the living king" in Persian), which the artist compares with a fabulous maze. Shahi Zinda consists of several mausoleums and madrasas, which were built in the 11th and 15th centuries. Representatives of noble families, close associates of Tamerlane and religious figures are buried in them. Here you can see unique mosaics, tiles, domes covered with turquoise glaze, and magnificent examples of oriental carvings. There are several legends about this beautiful place in Samarkand, as well as about other places in Samarkand. The buildings of the ensemble, which are reached by 36 steps up, are divided into lower, middle and upper groups and are connected by arched passageways. The mausoleums are made in the form of square domed buildings made of bricks and tiles and decorated with carved mosaics. The main entrance to the Shahi-Zinda crypt completes the architectural ensemble.

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Shoxi Zinda

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