Chor Minor Monument

Chor Minor Monument – Bukhara's Four Towers Chor Minor is one of Bukhara's quirkiest landmarks, a whimsical 1807 gatehouse-madrasa built by wealthy Turkmen merchant Khalif Niyazkul near Lyabi Hauz. From the moment you spot its four turquoise-domed towers—each uniquely decorated with cross, fish, Buddhist wheel, and Islamic motifs—you're drawn into this Indian-inspired anomaly amid conservative Manghit architecture, now a museum after the main madrasa vanished. ​ You can explore everything here: central four-arch dome over the lost courtyard, three storage towers plus one with library stairs, patterned brickwork echoing Ismail Samani, and a surviving hauz pond nearby. One of the most charming angles is peeking through neighborhood alleys, towers popping against laundry lines. Visiting Chor Minor is not just quirky—it's cultural fusion captured. As a travel expert in Central Asia, I highly recommend this turquoise surprise

A monument in the city of Bukhara known for its four pillars. A good photo spot. A shop inside the monument on the ground floor. If u wish to go to first floor then u need to buy a ticket. We skipped going on first floor. You cannot climb up the tower, only to the first floor.

Charming little building/gatehouse further away from there main square of Lyabi house which don the cover of Lonely planet guide book. Nice place to have rest and coffee.

Very nice from outside. Relaxing location with plenty of sittings options around to relax. The inside is just a shop, not very interesting. For 15k pp, you can climb to the roof. Nothing exceptional but still fun to do.

If you have extra time during your trip then you can visit Chor Minor. It’s a small but unique structure with four minarets—quite different from the grand madrasahs in the area. While there’s not much to explore inside apart from a small shop, the surroundings are charming. You’ll find grapevines, apricot, apple, and cherry trees, adding a lovely natural touch. In one corner, there are swings where small children were playing, giving the place a peaceful, local vibe.

This mosque is I think the only one landmark which located a bit outside of the tourist area. I walked to see this and felt that the structure is interesting but small compared to other mosques. I didn’t enter but a lady is selling souvenirs.

Probably my favorite spot in Bukhara. Peaceful, beautiful and close to the center of town. Don't miss it!

Just meh…. Saw great reviews on travel groups but this is just it. A very small building. You probably saw a lot of other buildings that look better than this by now. No way to enter. A dress shop inside the main gate. Territory under development. Local kids playing around. Well atleast theres two cute birds on top of one of the monuments 👮🏻