Bibi-Khanym Mosque

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Onur Kağan Göçebe

Level 15 Local Expert

The biggest, most monumental mosque and Mausoleum af all in Ouzbékistan. However it is not well preserved. But definately another must see place in the country. The Bibi-Khanym Mosque (Uzbek: Bibixonim masjidi; Persian: مسجد بی بی خانم; also variously spelled as Khanum, Khanom, Hanum, Hanim) is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance. By the mid-20th century, only a grandiose ruin of it still survived, but major parts of the mosque were restored during the Soviet period.

Zhivka Ivanova

Level 6 Local Expert

The most spiritual and beautiful place in Samarkand

Syed Ghouse

Level 7 Local Expert

Huge monument and beautiful architecture

Adel Salama

Level 5 Local Expert

Not worth the ticket fare. Everything is under restoration. It looks nicer from outside.

Nargiza Kholmuradova

Level 7 Local Expert

A Great historical moment but needs more coffee shops around it. Let the locals make more money and let the tourists cool down with a cup of cold beverage.

Dilshod Mamadaliev

Level 8 Local Expert

One of the greatest architectural building of temurids period

Abdur Rahman

Level 4 Local Expert

Very nice

Дмитрий В

Level 16 Local Expert

The Mosque and Mausoleum are absolutely gigantic in scale, next to which you feel like a grain of sand. The complex has been renovated from the outside, there is not much to look at inside, except for a huge Koran. Nearby is the famous Siab Bazaar, where you can buy absolutely everything in the world.

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Ирина Григорьева

Level 28 Local Expert

In my opinion, this is the most beautiful mosque we have ever seen. There is such a beauty inside that it simply takes your breath away. It is impossible to believe that the ceiling is flat, patterns and paintings create a 100% volumetric effect. A masterpiece!

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Екатерина

Level 28 Local Expert

Bibi Khanum is Amir Temur's most beloved wife. the building is just mentally calm, the atmosphere is the same. in the center of the square there is a large Koran behind glass. birds are singing and flying around. There is a sense of peace in this place.

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Dmitrii S.

Level 17 Local Expert

The entrance is 75,000. There's nothing to see inside. All the most interesting things are outside. Don't waste your money

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Анна Г.

Level 8 Local Expert

The mosque is impressive and beautiful from the outside. We decided not to go inside, we went outside and looked. The scale of the mosque is impressive. You feel like you're in an oriental fairy tale.

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Александр Владимиров

Level 30 Local Expert

The Bibi Khanum Mosque is located inside a "real", "living" city - houses, people live here, cars drive. There is a bazaar nearby, which means that life is three times more active than usual. This distinguishes it, for example, from Registan, where everything is subordinated to monuments, all attention is paid to them. Here you are in the midst of the present, present, perishable world and suddenly you can touch the history of ancient Uzbekistan. The mosque was built under Tamerlane in the 15th century. "Bibi Khanum" means "the eldest princess." According to legend, Tamerlane's eldest wife wanted to give him a gift and, while he was away on a hike, build the most beautiful and majestic mosque in the world. But Tamerlane did not appreciate the efforts of his beloved - when he returned, he considered that the mosque's portal was not magnificent enough. True or not, when he returned from the campaign, he actually executed a high-ranking "foreman" and ordered the portal to be rebuilt. It turned out, of course, impressive. In addition to the scale, it is impressive, as in other monuments of ancient Samarkand, the rich decoration of the mosque - majolica, carved stone, semiprecious stones. Yes, probably, being in Samarkand, the first thing you need to do is look at Registan. Then you need to see Gur-Emir (the mausoleum of Tamerlane and his family). It would be great to drive further from the center towards Afrasiab (the ancient settlement where Samarkand began) and see the necropolis of Shahi Zinda. But it will be further away, it will take a long time to walk there. But Bibi Khanum is located in the center, quite close to Registan. I think it's interesting and informative to come here and look at another creation by Tamerlane, created with the involvement of talented craftsmen from India, Iran, Khorezm and the Golden Horde.

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Промсервис Иван

Level 19 Local Expert

Beautiful! Conveniently located. Electric cars run to Registan. Or you can walk along the boulevard.

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annabarule

Level 26 Local Expert

An incredible place! The scale is breathtaking! I was very impressed. The location is excellent, you can walk to other historical monuments. Registan Square is not so close, and Shahi Zinda is closer.

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Фарход Гид организатор

Level 11 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful location. I always take my Tourists there. There are a lot of interesting legends and stories lurking there. It's also a very beautiful place for a photo shoot. Tourists are always delighted.

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Алена Румянцева

Level 7 Local Expert

The energy is incredibly pleasant, I want to stay there longer. It's a very beautiful place, immersed in the mood of those ancient times.

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Екатерина

Level 10 Local Expert

A grandiose structure, next to which you feel an inner tremor. Grandeur, monumentality - the complex impresses with its beauty and scale. We definitely recommend visiting this place!

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Pavel Sindrevich

Level 30 Local Expert

A medieval monument built either by Amir Timur himself in memory of his beloved wife, or by his wife Bibi Khanum in honor of the victorious return of the commander from We will never know about this in India. These are the two versions that exist about the construction of this magnificent ensemble. In the courtyard of the mosque, you can see a stone stand for the Koran of Usman (the world's oldest Koran is a manuscript on buckskin parchment, a shrine now kept in the Hazrati Imam complex in Tashkent.

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марина киреева

Level 13 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place! Very important for the city, the history of the city and the country! When considering these historical sites, we must not forget that they have been standing here since the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries!!! And they look like they're completely unspoiled by anything or anyone!

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golfstreem golfstreem

Level 16 Local Expert

A beautiful historical place, large-scale, atmospheric! It is located right next to Siab Bazaar. Entrance inside is paid

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Spirit Of Travel 🪂

Level 30 Local Expert

The mosque was built in the 14th century. It was built by order of Amir Timur in honor of his beloved wife Bibi. An architectural monument, a worthy legacy of Islam.

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Инкогнито 9771

Level 28 Local Expert

One of the main attractions of the city, beautifully restored and looking great at any time of the day. The entrance ticket is inexpensive. In the evening it is well lit, there are few people - perhaps the best time to explore. In the courtyard there is a legendary stone stand for a huge Koran. -

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Дмитрий | ТГ: @tastes_and_colors

Level 29 Local Expert

🇺🇿 🕌 A bit of historical background, and at the end - illegible conclusions. A grandiose architectural monument of the Timurid era, one of the largest and most majestic mosques in the Islamic world of its time. Construction: The mosque was built by order of the great conqueror Amir Timur (Tamerlane) after his victorious campaign in India. Goal: Timur conceived the idea of building a mosque that would outshine all similar structures in the world and become a symbol of the power of his empire. It was supposed to become the main cathedral mosque of a huge state. But the history of its construction is unclear: two guides say different things, and the Internet says the third. In general, I settled on the version that was presented to me more colorfully: after the sudden death of her mother, Bibi Khanum took part of the money intended for the construction of the mosque and sent it to the construction of a mausoleum for her mother. Actually, some time after the construction, the mosque began to collapse.

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Umid

Level 8 Local Expert

Bibi-Khanim mosque-one of the most magnificent historical monuments of Samarkand! Its huge gate and elegant decoration is an example of the great architectural art of its time. Surrounded by historical legends, this place makes an unforgettable impression on every visitor. Anyone who goes to Samarkand should definitely visit this place! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐” “Mechet Bibi-Khanim-Odin iz SAMIX velichestvennix istoricheskix pamyatnikov Samarkanda! Eyo grandioznie Vorota I iziskanny decor yavlyayutsya yarkim primerom velikogo zodchestva svoego vremeni. Okutannoe istoricheskimi legendami, Eto Mesto ostavlyaet nezabivaemie vpechatlenia U kajdogo posetitelya. Esli VI V Samarkande, obyazatelno zaglyanite syuda! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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Олеся

Level 30 Local Expert

It is very monumental, it is a pity that the restoration work is still in progress, but I would really like to see the finished result. The mosque impresses not only with its atmosphere, but also with its grandeur.

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Николаев Владимир

Level 22 Local Expert

One of the main attractions of the city of Samarkand, which, I am convinced, should be on the list of must-see attractions for every tourist. Here you can feel the atmosphere of the epoch, immersed in its mysteries.

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alexhard.nv

Level 9 Local Expert

The largest mosque, simply monumental, must-visit, the scale is impressive. You can change the currency at a good exchange rate. There are a lot of tourists during the day, there is a market nearby. We managed to arrange a photo shoot with the guards at night, which is very cool.

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Сардорбек

Level 30 Local Expert

The Bibi Khanum Mosque is one of the most majestic and beautiful places in Samarkand. The huge architectural complex impresses with its scale, carved portals, exquisite decoration and blue domes. The spirit of history and the greatness of the era of Amir Temur can be felt here. The mosque is ideal for tourists and for believers who want to pray in a special atmosphere. The territory is clean, well maintained and very beautiful, there are many convenient places to relax and take photos. In the evening, when the lights turn on, the mosque looks especially impressive. A great place to experience the rich cultural heritage of Samarkand and enjoy its historical beauty. We recommend you to visit!

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Михаил К

Level 26 Local Expert

A magnificent example of ancient architecture , the courtyard is very picturesque and green , there are not enough benches , endless paid entrances and guides (very weak , they don 't tell anything interesting , it 's more like grandmothers who only talk about their relatives ), for a second the price of a guide is 150,000 soums , plus an entrance of 75,000 per person . The condition of the facility is poor , there has been no repair since Soviet times , no restoration is underway , the facade is beautiful , there is an emergency condition around the corner , and everything inside is not being repaired , except for one pavilion .. But everything is paid , it 's depressing .

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Дорткули Дурдыев

Level 17 Local Expert

The station is very beautiful, cozy inside and there are many places where you can have a snack. There are many items that can be purchased as souvenirs. However, there were queues at the ticket offices and I was struck by the incompetence of the employee who did not want to sell me a discounted ticket...

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Владимир

Level 17 Local Expert

The majestic cathedral mosque. According to legend, it was built in honor of Temur's eldest wife. Inside, under a glass dome, there is a huge Koran. It's better to come early, there are a lot of tourists in the afternoon.

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Murodjon Melikbayev

Level 5 Local Expert

the grandiose cathedral mosque of Tamerlane, richly decorated with tiles, carved marble and murals. It was restored from the ruins at the end of the XX century.

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Роман Рокитянский

Level 30 Local Expert

An incredibly beautiful mosque! It was built in the 15th century. There is a beautiful garden inside. It can be seen that the earthquake of 1966 did not pass her by either.

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Марина

Level 24 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. Next to the central market, you will definitely not pass by. It was built under Tamerlane and with his direct participation. Beautiful lighting in the evening. Restoration work is still underway inside.

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Павел Степанченко

Level 23 Local Expert

I recommend a guided tour. He will tell you everything about this iconic place.

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Ирина Забаранкова

Level 30 Local Expert

The Cathedral or Friday Mosque is located on Islam Karimov pedestrian street, 10. Next to the central entrance of the Siab market. The ticket price is 40,000, the complex is open to the public daily from 6:00 to 22:00.

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андрей ц

Level 30 Local Expert

The Bibi Khanum Mosque towers over the neighboring quarters of Samarkand and over the main Siab bazaar in the city. It is difficult to imagine what impression this huge structure (and this is not one mosque, but a whole complex - a cathedral mosque, two small mosques, madrassas, minarets, galleries and gardens) made on Timur's vassals, and even more so on ordinary people 6 centuries ago, when it was just built. It is difficult to imagine that these majestic, ornate and bright architectural objects were erected in just a few years (4-5 years while the commander went on a campaign, as the legends say). Restoration work continues, and the results are amazing.

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Сергей Метелицин

Level 10 Local Expert

A majestic and very beautiful architectural monument. I do not advise taking a tour, the guides do not speak Russian well and do not know the history well.

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Таня Тяпкина

Level 10 Local Expert

When you see in the photo what condition it was in, and how it was restored, it's impressive. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia. There are many interesting legends about how it appeared. BEAUTIFUL domes of the mosque. In the courtyard there is a huge music stand for the sacred qaran.

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Сергей Нечаев

Level 18 Local Expert

A magnificent mosque with an interesting history dating back to the era of Tamerlane. It is located between Registan and the Shahi Zinda mausoleum complex.

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Natalie Taldykina

Level 7 Local Expert

The most beloved monument of antiquity in the city! A place of silence and tranquility, it is here that the harmony of the merging of time long gone with the present is felt. Looking behind the carved wooden fence, it's like you're looking at the old days through the centuries and you can't tear yourself away

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Александр Е

Level 14 Local Expert

Definitely stay close , and maybe go inside. Entrance to the courtyard is paid. In the courtyard there is one of the largest Korans (a copy), which, according to beliefs, fulfills certain desires if you crawl under it. But now it has been covered with a glass cover. There are also several workshops related to art. The mosque itself is closed to the public and is awaiting restoration. I recommend it for a visit for sure.

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Ирина Шульженко

Level 26 Local Expert

A beautiful mosque near Registan and Siab market, also near the Kerimov mausoleum and cemetery, the entrance of 50 som is beautiful inside, but not like in Registan or Shakhi Zada

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Ксения Овчинникова

Level 13 Local Expert

It has a very pleasant atmosphere, it doesn't press. Beautiful and colorful. It turned out to be very beautiful photos. I recommend getting there at least once.

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Марина Буянова

Level 13 Local Expert

A very unusual place! Sacred, atmospheric and beautiful. In the middle is a large book of the Koran on a large stand! If you walk around her three times and make a wish, it will definitely come true! Checked!!!🤍

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Kate Yurkevich

Level 14 Local Expert

There's not much to see inside, but it's beautiful, it's worth a visit anyway, the reference point of Samarkand

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Танечка

Level 12 Local Expert

Before visiting, I recommend reading the history, and it is better to take a guide. The architecture is fascinating. I definitely recommend you to sit down. Beautiful photos and a piece of history hidden in the soul.

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Екатерина

Level 13 Local Expert

A beautiful mosque, it was possible to see only in the evening. But you can see a lot in the evening, as there is a backlight. It's a pity that I couldn't get inside.

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Михаил

Level 24 Local Expert

An interesting place. The scale of the architecture is fascinating. It's like you're temporarily transported back 700 years (if it weren't for the tourists around). The price is 40,000 soums. I gave them away with great pleasure and got relaxation🧘♀️ and good photos and videos🎞️

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Bibi-Khanym Mosque

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