Registan

Threshold of light

Bright sunshine and winter cold: ideal conditions for strolling around Registan Square in Samarkand. The stream of tourists, cameras, and colorful flags of organized tours has dissipated, giving… [...]

Workshop and study rooms of the Registan

For centuries, the Registan has housed Islamic students, artisans and shopkeepers inside its protective gates. The tradition continues today and helps preserve the patrimony of the Silk Road. [...]

Pause Time

Photo shoot in wedding attire in front of the Registan in Samarkand. The red velvet symbolises fertility. The accessory that the bride-to-be holds in her hand is traditionally used… [...]

The Nights of Registan

The Registan, located in the heart of Samarkand in Uzbekistan, is one of the most magnificent architectural ensembles in the world. The word ‘Registan’ means ‘sandy place’ or… [...]

Reaching Heaven

The complements of the sandy desert of Uzbekistan and the blue sky reflected in the colors of the Registan’s walls and mosaics. Credit: Ashley and Quentin (France) Find… [...]

A Courtyard of Creativity

In Uzbekistan, the inner courtyard of the Registan, one of the most renowned madrasas on the old Silk Road. Madrasas are Islamic schools that taught not only religion… [...]

Madrasahs in the Morning Light

Inside the workshops and small rooms that line the walls of the Registan are endless artisanal discoveries to be found. Artisans have practiced their crafts in these halls for centuries. [...]

Registan in the evening

On the registan of Samarkand

Busy Registan

The Registan in Samarqand is for inner and foreign toruist a favourite spot to visit. As far back as the place was created, the first madrasa was built in the… [...]

Reflection

View next to Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]