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Home/Destinations/Samarkand/Samarkand architecture
Architecture · Samarkand itinerary

Samarkand Architecture: The Best Itinerary

Samarkand is a wonder of Islamic architecture. Here is how to admire it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Mausoleums
  2. 2Domes
  3. 3Shah-i-Zinda
  4. 4Tilework

The mausoleums

Gur-e-Amir and Bibi-Khanym.

The necropolis

The blue Shah-i-Zinda.

The tilework

Domes and minarets.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Samarkand — prices per person.

Samarkand Private Guided Tour with transport and photo spots
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Samarkand Private Guided Tour with transport and photo spots
5.0(65)·5–6 hours
from$49/ person
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Samarkand All Inclusive Day Tour from Tashkent
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Samarkand All Inclusive Day Tour from Tashkent
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from$180/ person
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Samarkand Private City Tour with Transport
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Samarkand Private City Tour with Transport
5.0(12)·6h 20min
from$70/ person
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Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes
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Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$86/ person
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Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Tandir
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Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Tandir
5.0(24)·2 hours
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Uzbekistan in 7 days Tashkent Samarkand Bukhara and Khiva
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Uzbekistan in 7 days Tashkent Samarkand Bukhara and Khiva
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All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand
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All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand
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Tour to Old Cairo and Islamic Mosques
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5.0(11)·4–5 hours
from$50/ person
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Samarkand architecture — FAQ

What architecture is in Samarkand?
Tiled madrasas, mosques and mausoleums.
What is the most beautiful site?
Many say the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis.
What are the domes made of?
They are covered in turquoise glazed tiles.

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