Bukhara
Uzbekistan
- Safety rating
- 8.3/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring and autumn are ideal, avoiding the harsh summer heat of the surrounding desert.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Bukhara is a remarkably preserved Silk Road city whose entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Centuries-old madrasas, minarets, trading domes, and a sacred pool create one of Central Asia's most atmospheric old towns.
Top attractions
See the Po-i-Kalyan complex, the Lyab-i-Hauz pool, the Ark fortress, and the ancient Samanid Mausoleum.
Getting around
The compact old town is best explored on foot, with taxis for outlying sites like the Summer Palace.