Ismail Samani Mausoleum

Ismail Samani Mausoleum is a 10th century building & the oldest surviving building in Bukhara. This building doesn't carry any mosaics or calligraphy or paintwork. The design is entirely made of plain bricks. Making an attractive design out of simple bricks in 10th century seems like work of a pure genius. This makes it one of the unique building in Bukhara & Uzbekistan. The building carry hints of zoroastrian architecture.

Samanids Mausoleum, a masterpiece of decorative art. Of all the medieval buildings in Bukhara, the Samanids Mausoleum is of special interest. It was built at the close of the ninth century and was the first Muslim mausoleum built in Central Asia. It was erected as a family crypt immediately after the death of Ismail Samani's father. Later, Ismail himself and his grandson, Hasr, were also buried in it. The Samanids Mausoleum reveals the genius of a plain design. This is seen in its composition and the balanced design of its facades and interiors. It is composed of a semi-spherical dome resting on a cube. All the facades are identical and marked with three-quarter domed columns on the corners. Although its walls are slightly battered due to age and the elements, the tomb’s brickwork is very intricate; circles, diamonds, squares, rectangles, and arches compete for the viewer’s attention. The building’s exterior has a checkerboard pattern and appears almost as if it was woven of the cream-colored bricks. The building’s rich textured appearance means that light and shadows engage in a delightful game that captures the viewer’s attention. Although this building relates to pre-Islamic architecture, it is full of magnificence and reveals the genius of a plain design.

An absolute gem. Walls 6-feet thick. 15,000 som to enter. Surrounded by a somewhat unkempt park. A worthwhile hike out here from center city.

Located in the park outside the old Bukhara near the main market. One of the oldest memorials in Buchara. The legend says that if you walk three times counter-clock wise around the mausoleum, your wish will be granted. Worth visiting.

It’s really a piece of art from 10century. It’s just walking distance from all other main attractions of Bukhara but you need to visit few minutes inside the garden and than it will come to your right side. During walk you ll not feel any signs of mausoleum Bec of many trees and greenery. I ll definitely recommend visiting this place. Entry ticket is 15000 Uzbek , inside is only one tomb known to be king from 10century who ruled over Iran, Afghanistan and all the Turk empires. Inside is nothing much to see , but outside view is worth visiting.

A beautiful structure located inside a park. The place is very serene and peaceful. There is a small entrance fee but it is a very small structure.

This mausoleum is situated deep inside a very big park, Samani Park. It is made of criss cross brick and still being well maintained. They have to splash with salt to maintain the structure so that it will not get destroyed easily since it's been there for a millennium.

50k entrance - for foreigners? - didn't go in on this occasion but nothing personal... Beautiful building in super peaceful 💚🤫 surroundings ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOGOGO 🏃💨