IgoUgo

Things To Do in Uzbekistan

Tilla Kari Madrasa

  • Registan square
    Samarkand

Tilla Kari Madrasa

  • fluppe from Roeselare
  • July 11, 2001
When you stand at the Registan Square, you'll see the Tilla Kari Madrasa just in front of you. It is the biggest madrasa of the three.

This madrasa was built in 1646 – 1659. It’s 120 metres long façade is unusual in incorporating the outward-facing arched balconies of students’ cells.

From the inner courtyard you can visit the Golden Mosque.

The Golden Mosque; it’s magnificent; it is decorated with 1000 square metres of gold leaf.

When visiting you must not forget to admire the decorations of the interior of the Dome. It's really magnificent. (see pictures)


From journal Silk Road trip