Registan Square

Samarkand [Registan Square] Registan Square was the center of Samarkand, the capital of the Timurid Empire. "Registan" means "sandy place" or "desert" in Persian. The Registan Square was a city square where the people of the capital would gather to hear imperial proclamations and even witness the public executions of criminals. Over the centuries, the buildings on the Registan Square suffered significant damage, but were restored to their original state through restoration and reconstruction during the Soviet era. Registan Square and three madrasahs. From left to right: Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Tira-Ghori Madrasah, and Shur-Dol Madrasah. Ticket: 65,000 som (39 yuan) Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Why Go?Registan Square is the jewel of Samarkand 💎—three dazzling madrasahs, stunning mosaics, and a history that takes you straight back to the Silk Road. Magical in daylight, unforgettable when lit up at night ✨.Tips🌅 Go early or at sunset for epic photos.🎆 Stay for the night light show if you can.💵 Bring cash for entry (about $5–6).🕌 Dress modestly & grab a guide to unlock the stories.

An incredible experience, a must-visit. the cost is 100,000 soums for foreigners. There are a lot of souvenir shops, and in the evenings there is a light show. Century-old trees grow nearby, and there is a large park area.

If Samarkand is the heart of Uzbekistan, then the Registan Square is the heart of Samarkand and the heart of the ancient Silk Road. When you stand in front of the square, the classic stories of "One Thousand and One Nights" that you heard when you were a child will become concrete. Aladdin and Alibaba seem to be walking around us. History is kneaded into every piece of gorgeous tiles here, and continues to tell the story of the Silk Road to people who come and go. ■ Historical Origin The name "Registan" comes from Persian, meaning "sand". The square was first formed in the early 15th century, when it was a trade and education center. Over time, different rulers built their own buildings here, making it a complex consisting of three large Islamic schools (madrasas). Registan Square can be said to be a multiple landmark in the history, culture, and geography of Central Asia. It is not only one of the cultural heritages of Uzbekistan, but also listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Location: intersection of Registan and Toshkent roads Take a taxi, Yandex Go is very cheap in Uzbekistan 50,000 UZs April-October 08-19; November-March 09-17 There are night light shows on weekends and holidays from time to time, please check the official website or ticket office in advance

Registan Square! If you are curious about the history and culture of Central Asia, then this place is definitely not to be missed! 【Mark of history】 Registan Square is not only the heart of Samarkand, but also a shining historical pearl on the Silk Road. Once a melting pot of ancient trade and culture, it is now the best place for you to experience Uzbekistan’s profound historical heritage. Electricity【The Art of Architecture】 Imagine standing in this square, surrounded by three magnificent madrassas. The exquisite tiles and delicate carvings bear witness to Turkmenistan’s long history and unique cultural heritage. Every brick, every arch, every mosaic tells a story of the past. blessing

Without setting foot on the Silk Road, your home is the world Set foot on the Silk Road, and the world is your world Arrived in Samarkand in October 2023 The first stop is Resgitan Registan, which means sand. Facing Registan (Figure 1), there are three magnificent buildings that appear magnificently, gracefully and harmoniously in front of you. According to the construction time, they are left-right-center, and are introduced as follows: Left (Figure 2) Ulug-Beg Madrassa Ulug-Beg Madrassa was built by Ulug-Beg, the wise and outstanding grandson of Timur the Great, in 1417. At that time, he was the ruler of Samarkand in the Timurid Empire. At that time, Samarkand was an important node on the Silk Road, with merchants from all over the world gathering, a prosperous economy, a full treasury, and a flourishing academic culture. The seminary offers language, mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, literature, history and Islamic religious subjects. It is said that Ulug-Beg personally participated in teaching and scientific research and was called "the scholar on the throne". Right (Figures 3 and 4) Sher-Dor Madrassa, the predecessor of this building was the Khanqah, a monastery in the "Kush" style of Ulugh Beg built in 1424. In 1619, the monastic center was converted into Sher-Dor Madrassa (meaning "lion-hiding"). It was completed in 1636. There are 52 rooms in the two-story building of Sher-Dor Madrassa, which is a smaller version of Ulugh Beg Madrassa and looks a little lower. On the concave surface of the main entrance, a gilded lion is chasing a running white deer, and behind it is a human-faced sun god. Middle (Figures 5, 6, 7) Tilya-Kori Madrasah, which was started in 1646 and completed in 1660. A mosque was built in the Madrassa, and the large dome of the mosque shines with a beautiful turquoise-green color. Tillya-Kori means "gold-inlaid", which is true to its name. It is said that the surface of the dome ceiling is flat, and the dome effect is achieved through painting. There are buildings on the original site of the Gilia Kholi Madrasa. A huge "Mirzo Grand Hotel" was built at the same time as the construction of the Ulugh Beg Madrasa. It was used by travelers and merchants at the time, and merchants from China who arrived via the Silk Road also lived here. It was not until 1646 that it was converted into a madrasa and a mosque. The Gilia Kholi Madrasa was the last of the three madrasa to be completed. Since then, the three madrasa have formed a beautiful Registan complex. Today's Registan is a perfect presentation to all mankind after rigorous restoration by restorers in the 20th century. In the era of the Timurid Empire, scientists and scholars from all over the world gathered here, gathered around Ulugh Beg. Ulugh Beg was an astronomer, philosopher, poet, Islamic Sufi believer, ruler of the Timurid Empire, and the leader of the Timurid family who believed that he inherited the blood of Genghis Khan. It is difficult to experience the shock of standing in the center of the square and looking up at the minaret covered with shining mosaics by looking at pictures. Go to Central Asia, go to Samarkand, go to Registan, and enter the world of Arabian Nights!

This is the symbol of the dynasties of Uzbekistan and Timur. There are many famous buildings around the square. For example, Sherdor Islamic School, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Shahizinda Cemetery and so on are absolute centers of Samarkand.

Tickets are 30,000 Sums. It's really spectacular. There's a special place to take pictures at the door. You can take a panoramic picture. Samarkand was an important town on the ancient Silk Road. To come to Samarkand, you have to come to Registan Square. I spent another 20,000 Sumdeng Tower, only one person to go up to the top of the tower, only one person to stick out his head. Hold on to the rope as you go up, climb the very tall stairs, and shake your legs when you come down. It hurts for two days, but it's worth climbing.