Ulugʻbek madrasasi

Beautiful place showcasing the Timurid architecture of Bukhara You can find many well preserved monuments courtyards and madrasahs in this area Many souvenier shops here but prices quoted are very high for tourists

Ulugbek Madrasa is one of my favourite places in Bukhara. It is simple yet very elegant, showing the beauty of Timurid architecture. Built by the famous astronomer and ruler Ulugbek, it has a calm and spiritual atmosphere. The decorations are delicate and meaningful, and it’s amazing to think students studied here centuries ago. It is well preserved and easy to visit, right near other monuments in the historic centre. A must-see for anyone interested in history, science, and culture.

Ulugbek Madrasah is one of the oldest madrasahs in Bukhara, built by the famous astronomer and ruler Ulugbek in the 15th century. The architecture is elegant, with beautiful tilework and inscriptions that reflect Timurid style. Though smaller compared to other madrasahs in the city, it has great historical importance and offers a glimpse into the educational and cultural life of that time. The site is calm, well preserved, and located near Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah, so you can easily visit both together. A must-visit for history lovers and those exploring Bukhara’s heritage.

This is another madrassah right in the center of Bukhara. It is in ruins and is being restored. The place is magnificent, if you can use your imagination to put on the missing mosaics.

This architectural gem was built in 1417 and it is the oldest preserved madrasah in Central Asia. It was so impressive at that time (and still is!) that madrasahs were built on its model in a lot of other cities of Central Asia. It is incredible to still be able to walk in such a beautiful place that was built over 600 years ago.

Constructed in 1417 by Ulugbek, the grandson of Timur, this madrasah is one of the earliest and most notable educational institutions in Central Asia. It served as a center for Islamic studies, astronomy, and mathematics, attracting scholars from across the region. The madrasah’s establishment marked a commitment to intellectual advancement during Ulugbek’s reign.

The Ulug’bek madrasasi is a magnificent monument completed in 1417 in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It has the unique distinction of being of the oldest preserved madrasah in Central Asia. It is located directly opposite the Abdulazziz madrasah. During the time of Ulugbek and in the centuries that followed, this madrasah was the epicenter of science and cultural life of Bukhara. The exterior of the mosque is very striking and beautiful. There is a museum on the inside with the admission being 5000 Uz som (50 cents US). However, the central courtyard of the interior is available for your charge. It appears that there is some restoration work being conducted however, it seems to be in the early stages. There are numerous souvenir, shops, cafés, and other stalls surrounding the historical site. Definitely a must visit if you are in the city of Bukhara.

The three madressa of ulugh bek is a huge complex of student dorms in Bukhara having dedicated upper and lower students/talib dorms, 3 hours are required to visit all 3 madressa...so plan ahead and start early...the left one was built first then the left one and in the last the middle one...Bukhara had been the centre of learning in old silk route and this is quite evident from these structures. A sprawling green park is nowadays present besides the landmark where people paint, vendors sell stuff and even local money exchanger comes to exchange money🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿