French: Centre historique de Boukhara
The Historic Centre of Bukhara is a World Heritage site in Uzbekistan defined by the UNESCO in 1993 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 659 (398) in our monthly survey..

"Bukhara, which is situated on the Silk Route, is more than 2,000 years old. It is the most complete example of a medieval city in Central Asia, with an urban fabric that has remained largely intact. Monuments of particular interest include the famous tomb of Ismail Samani, a masterpiece of 10th-century Muslim architecture, and a large number of 17th-century madrasas."
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