Registan Square

Registan Square is straight-up breathtaking. The architecture feels like a time portal, and the energy hits different when you’re standing between those massive madrasahs. The details, the colors, the history… everything is unreal. Daytime is stunning, but at night it turns magical. A must-visit spot in Samarkand if you want a mix of culture, beauty, and pure wow-factor.

Nice to see. 100,000 entrance for foreigners is steep bc inside you’ll just see souvenir sellers in each of the 3 buildings. View from outside is free and in my opinion better than inside.

Absolutely breathtaking architecture and the sheer size truly humbles you. I'd recommend to visit in late afternoon so that you'll get to see the madrasa buildings in different lights throughout the day, including golden hour at sunset if the weather permits, as well as when the lights are turned on at blue hour. Note that I visited during the low season in late December, so I never had to queue and never felt overwhelmed by the number of visitors. Not sure how it would be like during peak season. If you're into photography, you could easily spend hours here without getting bored, as you can try a variety of shots, e.g. wide panoramic shots and detailed shots of the tiles' patterns.

If you come to Samarkand, means you are in the past where everything gets cool and only history talks. I can say that Registan Square is the main highlights of Samarkand. Beautiful place where 3 old schools (Madrasa) stand next to each other with a wonderful green dome mosque. We are talking 400 and 600 years ago. Just think how this area was active.

this is one of the places you must visit in the world. the architecture is stunning,was built hundreds years ago, but its still firmly standing to amaze us. you need to pay before entering the site. it has some stores you can check if you want some souvenirs.

Registan is probably the most famous and popular historical site in Samarkand. When we say "Samarkand", the image of Registan immediately comes to mind - regardless of whether we knew it was this particular place or not. "Registan" actually refers to the main square in an Eastern city; the word is normally written in lowercase. But there is only one Registan that is capitalized and once you are there, it becomes clear why. The Registan ensemble consists of buildings from the 15th to 17th centuries, the core of which are three madrasas (Islamic theological colleges). One of them, the Ulugbek Madrasa, was commissioned by Ulugbek himself - he was then the ruler of Samarkand and a great astronomer. Here, students were taught religious disciplines (including Islamic law) as well as secular sciences such as literature, history, and astronomy. Of course, Arabic language was also a mandatory subject. The madrasas were severely damaged - one might even say destroyed - by several powerful earthquakes in the 19th century. Photographs displayed on the Registan grounds show just how poor the state of the square was in the early 20th century. Restoration of the complex began in the 1920s and continued throughout the Soviet period. Registan is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, Registan Square is, forgive the grandeur, a magnet for tourists from all over the world - the premier site, the foremost monument in Samarkand. Registan looks especially beautiful at dusk: the lighting is already on, but the sky hasn’t yet turned fully dark and is dark blue — creating stunning color combinations. In front of the square there are small pavilions where you can, for example, buy ice cream, as well as benches for sitting and resting. If you are in Samarkand, you have definitely either already visited or will visit Registan. And I hope you will also feel that breathless awe at this beauty, created centuries ago and restored to a marvel relatively recently.

Latest visit: 3 oct 2025 Light show at 20:30 Laser show at 21:00 Toilet 3000 SUM/time Its windy and cold that time..bring thick jacket if you are weak with cold The place is great morning-day-night The prettiest dome ive ever seen too!

Registan Square: The Heart of the Silk Road Breathtaking doesn't even begin to describe Registan. This iconic square, framed by three magnificent, mosaic-covered madrasas, is the absolute must-see landmark of Samarkand. The scale and detail of the architecture are staggering. The vibrant blue tiles and grand proportions are even more impressive in person than in any photograph. It's best visited in the late afternoon when the golden light hits the facades, or at night when it's spectacularly illuminated. Standing in the center of this ancient square, you can truly feel the history of the Silk Road. It’s an unforgettable, awe-inspiring experience that is the undeniable highlight of any trip to Uzbekistan. In short: A world-class historical site. An absolute masterpiece.