Tag: Samarkand
Historical building in a new look
Samarkand, the second largest city of Uzbekistan was connected to the railway at the end of the 19th century. The bulidng of the central station, here behind a fountain… [...]
Reflection
View next to Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Credit: Charlotte Bonin (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Samarkand in winter
The inner courtyard of the Sher-Dor Madrasa at the Registan in Samarkand loses none of its beauty even at cold temperatures. Credit: Justine Paci (France) Find all of… [...]
A break at Gur-Emir mausoleum
A woman sits in the courtyard of the Gur Emir mausoleum in Samarkand, where Tamerlane (Amir Timur), the national hero, and his family are buried. Credit:… [...]