UZBEKISTAN · SILK ROAD
Shakhrisabz
Best time
Apr–Jun · Sep–Nov
Getting there
Car / train from Samarkand · 2 h
UNESCO
World Heritage Site
What to see
4
A first look
The ancestral town of Tamerlane, transformed by him into a majestic second capital of the empire. The city impresses with the grand ruins of medieval palaces, quiet gardens and a scenic mountain pass close by.
What to see
Ak-Saray Palace
Monumental ruins of Tamerlane’s summer residence with unique blue mosaics.
Dorut Tilavat Complex
The Kok-Gumbaz mosque with a refined blue dome and mausoleums of the clergy.
Dorus Siadat Memorial
The burial vault of the Timurid dynasty and a mysterious underground crypt.
Takhtakaracha Pass
A scenic mountain road with dizzying views and traditional oven-roasted meat.
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