UZBEKISTAN · SILK ROAD
Kokand
Best time
Apr–Jun · Sep–Nov
Getting there
Train from Tashkent · 4 h
UNESCO
Tentative List candidate
What to see
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A first look
The historic heart of the Fergana Valley, famed for its refined 18th–19th century architecture, mosques and rich traditions of wood carving and ornamental painting.
What to see
Khudoyar Khan Palace
The lavish residence of the last ruler with a glazed-tile mosaic facade.
Jami Mosque
A majestic Friday mosque with 98 elm-wood columns.
Dakhma-i-Shahon Mausoleum
The burial vault of the Kokand khans with carved wooden doors.
Narbuta-bey Madrasah
The city’s largest spiritual centre from the khanate’s golden age.
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