Samarkand, Uzbekistan – attractions, places, plov, and what to see
Samarkand – the main attractions and what to see on a short trip. In this video overview of Samarkand, we'll show you Registan Square, the Shahi-Zinda necropolis, the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Ulugh Beg Observatory, authentic Samarkand flatbreads and pilaf, and the vibrant streets of this ancient city, where history coexists with modern life.
You'll learn how to get to Samarkand: direct flights from Moscow and the high-speed Afrosiab train from Tashkent. We'll stroll through the old quarters, visit bazaars, watch flatbreads being baked in courtyards, and tell you when to come for the most delicious pilaf. We'll also show you the main attractions of Samarkand that are worth adding to your travel itinerary.
The video shows:
00:00 Introduction - Samarkand, the city of an oriental fairy tale
00:39 How to get to Samarkand: by plane from Moscow and by train from Tashkent
01:04 About Samarkand - history, why go, and what to expect?
01:33 Registan Square: General View and History of the "Sandy Place"
05:17 Time for a Refreshment: Shashlik and Manti in Samarkand, LABI GOR Café
05:48 Gur-Emir Mausoleum
08:34 Ulugh Beg Observatory and the Stone Sextant
11:16 Pilaf in Samarkand: Where to Try It and What Time to Arrive
14:09 Where to Stay in Samarkand - SIAB HOTEL
14:43 Shahi-Zinda Complex: A "Street" of Mausoleums and the Legend of the "Living King"
17:33 Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Scale, Legends, and Interior Details
19:11 Why You Shouldn't Come to the Samarkand Bazaar on Monday
19:45 Thank you for watching the video!
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