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Tour of Magic of Samarkand
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Provided by:
Denis Smirnov
Duration
6 hours
Meeting point
Gur Emir mausoleum
Languages
English
€100
Per group
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
*Mausoleum of Tamerlane (Gur-Emir)
I will tell you facts from the biography of Tamerlane and how he became the ruler of three continents. We will also find out who is buried in his tomb.
*Registan Square is the heart of the city of Samarkand. We will talk about the education system in the 15th–17th centuries.
*In the cathedral mosque of Amir Timur - Bibi Khanum - you will hear about one of the first experimental structures, the risks that the masters took, and could not give any guarantees for safety.
*Complex Shokhi Zinda (living king)
you will find out why many mausoleums are concentrated in one place. The complex will surprise you with its incredible beauty: mosaic patterns and majolica tiles.
*The Mausoleum of St. Daniel is a prophet in 3 religions. The length of the grave is 18 meters, and you will find out why all visitors are so drawn to this revered place. Legends, stories of his life, who he served, and how he became a prophet.
*Mirzo Ulugbek Observatory
You will examine valuable astronomical instruments, with the help of which the coordinates of stars and the number of days in the calendar year without a telescope were calculated.
I will tell you facts from the biography of Tamerlane and how he became the ruler of three continents. We will also find out who is buried in his tomb.
*Registan Square is the heart of the city of Samarkand. We will talk about the education system in the 15th–17th centuries.
*In the cathedral mosque of Amir Timur - Bibi Khanum - you will hear about one of the first experimental structures, the risks that the masters took, and could not give any guarantees for safety.
*Complex Shokhi Zinda (living king)
you will find out why many mausoleums are concentrated in one place. The complex will surprise you with its incredible beauty: mosaic patterns and majolica tiles.
*The Mausoleum of St. Daniel is a prophet in 3 religions. The length of the grave is 18 meters, and you will find out why all visitors are so drawn to this revered place. Legends, stories of his life, who he served, and how he became a prophet.
*Mirzo Ulugbek Observatory
You will examine valuable astronomical instruments, with the help of which the coordinates of stars and the number of days in the calendar year without a telescope were calculated.
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This activity includes:
- Observatory of Ulugbek
- Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex
- Rigiston Square
- Prophet Daniel Mausoleum
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda
- Tour guide
- Transport
On arrival
The meeting point will be at the Gur Emir mausoleum.
I will give support before tour.
Things to note
In the tour, the price does not include meals or entry tickets to museums.
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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