The square in central Samarkand is framed on three sides by tiled madrasahs with blue domes and mosaic facades. Visitors walk the courtyards by day and return after dark for the light and sound show at 9 pm.
Highlights
- Turquoise domes and tilework
- Light show at 9 pm
- Madrasah courtyards and shops
Good to know
- Entry to the square costs 100,000 som
- Visit at sunset for day and night
- Seats for the show fill early
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