Visit to Khiva City - Samarkand Tours Operator – 998998520077





Visit to Khiva
City

Khiva is a magical city, a maze of
clay buildings and winding alleys, all surrounded by a thick fortress wall. The
center of the city is a fortress, called Ichan-Kala, that has housed several
thousand people in a medieval city for centuries. There are a number of
outstanding buildings, including Kalta-Minor, a fat and short minaret decorated
with intricate blue tiles, and Juma Mosque, whose ceiling is supported by 213
carved wooden columns with different designs. But perhaps the best reason to
tour Khiva is to just experience the city as a whole. Khiva has retained its
medieval feel, though there are people living inside its walls to this day. On
this one-day tour, it’s easy to imagine the ways that merchants must have
walked through the same streets as you yourself take this walking sightseeing
tour of Khiva.

Itchan-Kala

It is the inner
fortress of Khiva which is surrounded by 10-meters high walls made of bricks
primarily. With a history spanning two kiloyears, it accommodates 51 ancient
monuments along 250 dwelling and displays all of which are outstanding example
of Central Asian architecture.

Islam Khodja
Complex

It is the most
prominent architectural complex situated in Itchan-Kala. The towering minaret
in this complex especially is a. Evidently, the complex is named after Islam
Khodja, the first prime minister of Khiva Khanate.

Djuma Mosque

This “Friday
Mosque” is the center of Itchan-Kala constructed in the eighteenth century. The
flat ceiling and the wooden carved columns of this archaic mosque serve as
entrance for moonlight which creates an exceptional prayer atmosphere.

Muhammad Amin
Khan Madrasah

This is the
largest madrasa in Khiva located in the western part of the inner fortress of
Itchan-Kala. It is now used as a hotel for tourist accommodation purposes.

Kalta Minor
Minaret

It is among the
prominent minarets standing tall in Khiva. The turquoise-tiled exteriors give
it a unique touch and make it exuberantly gorgeous. It has a height of 29
meters which is lesser than it was originally planned because of the death of
its architect, Mohammad Amin Khan who was the ruler of Khwarezm.

Pakhlavan
Mahmoud Mausoleum

The mausoleum of
Pakhlavan Mahmoud is a sacred place drawing pilgrims from across the country.
Named after the saint leader himself, it is deemed as an excellent place for
exploring the rich history and culture of Uzbekistan.

Kunya-Ark
Fortress

Resembling a
town inside of a town, this fortress was constructed to serve as the
accommodation place for Khans, their families, and their dignitaries. Mosques,
official buildings, guardhouses, and ancient treasuries are still preserved in
this place.

Tomb of
SayidAllauddin

Even though
small in size, this is one of the most ancient monuments in Khiva where the
cemetery of Saint SayidAllauddin is housed.

Stone Palace
(TashKhauli)

This was the
resident place of the royals which contains many chambers, private rooms,
gigantic halls, courtyards, and harems. Visit this place with a tour guide to
make the most of your visit.

Unfortunately, what we see now as modern Khiva is just a faint
impression of once a prosperous secret pearl located on the Silk Road route.
Much of the place either got ruined or destroyed completely because of the
continuous wars and conquest of this place. But what remains today nonetheless
are more than enough to give a complete and unforgettable city excursion
experience. Kindly visit our Contact Us page to get in touch with us with any
inquiries or bookings for Khiva city tour packages.

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Uzbekistan
998998520077


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