in Uzbekistan

Bukhara

A living museum of Silk Road trade, its old town dense with caravanserais, trading domes and thousand-year-old minarets.

Notable spots

Po-i-Kalyan Complex
Landmark
The Kalyan Minaret has watched over Bukhara since 1127.
Ark Fortress
History
The massive royal citadel of Bukhara's former emirs.
Lyab-i Hauz
Area
Trading Domes
Shopping

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Bukhara in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.