Shohi Zinda
588 reviews
July 23
One of the greatest historical complexes in Uzbekistan. The complex was build around the mausoleum of the first arab adminstrator in the region. It is of religious and architectural importance.
May 3
Best of the best
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September 29, 2023
My mates coming from New Zealand were amazed beyond imagination.
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May 11, 2023
So beautiful and historical place
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May 22
Superr
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July 3, 2023
Amazing view, architecture
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February 19
Awesome
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January 15
Ok
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January 5
Good
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May 28, 2023
Very beatif
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December 20, 2023
Beautiful
October 29
It is definitely worth a visit. To touch the centuries-old history and distinctive architecture of Central Asia. And the colorful passages between the mausoleums are a great place for photos (if you can find a gap between the waves of tourists).
Ticket 65,000 soums (October 2024)
You can get there on foot (15 minutes from the city center), or by bus (№№ 12, 22, 30, 60, 66, 71, 93, 99, 256, M16), the schedule and route of buses from different parts of the city are detailed on Yandex maps or 2Gis.
Shahi Zinda ("the living king") is an ensemble of mausoleums with a 25-century history. A stone staircase leads to the tombs, and to find out how sinful you are, you need to count the steps on the way up, and a second time, going back down. If the number matches, there is a chance to go to heaven.
The complex of 11 mausoleums was supplemented with new buildings until the 19th century. The king means Qusam ibn Abbas, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. Above the entrance there is a panel with the inscription: "The prophet said ... that Al-Qusam ibn al-Abbas is more like me in appearance and character than all people."
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December 22
The necropolis on the hillside of Afrosiab is an ancient settlement from which Samarkand grew.
There are several mosques and mausoleums located here, in which mostly the rulers and relatives of the rulers of several dynasties are buried.
There are many visitors, and these are not only tourists, but also believers and pilgrims, since one of the mausoleums was built a thousand years ago to honor a close relative of the Prophet Muhammad (his cousin), and several others belong to the wives of Amir Timur.
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August 6
The most accurate impression that Shahi Zinda leaves is the atmosphere of peace and tranquility that can be felt here. Here you can escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern world and enjoy solitude and a meditative environment. We walked late in the evening, there were no people, a beautiful backdrop and immersion in the mysticism of the place.
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March 26
Shahi Zinda in Samarkand is a place that simply amazes with its beauty and history. Visiting this unique architectural complex was an unforgettable experience for me. The charm of ancient buildings, frescoes and mosaics, as well as the atmosphere of antiquity and grandeur, permeates every corner of this place.
A walk along Shahi Zinda seems to take you into another era, when the majestic Islamic world reigned here. Narrow streets, ancient mausoleums and mosques, all this creates a unique atmosphere and impression.
I recommend visiting Shahi Zinda to all connoisseurs of history, culture and those who want to immerse themselves in the wonderful world of ancient times. This place is definitely worth a visit to experience the greatness of Samarkand's unique heritage.
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December 7
The fabulous Shahi-Zinda tomb complex.
The burial place of royalty and nobility. The main mausoleum is considered to be the grave of the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad - Qusam ibn Abbas, with a small mosque attached to it.
The color scheme of the complex is striking: blue, blue, turquoise and, of course, gold. Majolica tiles, carved mosaics and Arabic script are closely intertwined into a single plot. Each building is unique.
The tombs of the Tamerlane sisters are especially beautiful: identical in structure, but completely different in decoration and palette.
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December 15
An impressive place. Very beautiful. It's definitely worth a visit. One question remained from the visit, for some reason, comments on the sights are written in Uzbek and English, and requests for donations are in Russian.
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May 16
It is a very beautiful complex. Beautiful mosaics on the walls. There you can walk for a long time, look at the intricate patterns of tiles on different mausoleums inside and outside. We were also told about the opportunity to make a wish (to do this, make a wish at the bottom and then count them while climbing the big steps. After walking through the territory, when you go down, you need to count the steps again and if the number matches, then the wish will come true. As strange as it may sound, not everyone has the same number of steps). I was glad that there was no market inside the territory with clothes and souvenirs, as in other places where we visited.
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October 23
A very atmospheric place , very beautiful,beautiful mosaics ,different mausoleums do not look like each other .It is worth taking the time and taking a quiet walk, looking at the ornaments .I recommend you to visit.
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September 26
The architecture is incredible. Stylish, beautiful, gorgeous, amazing. It is impossible not to love Samarkand.
Thank you, Uzbekistanis, for preserving and caring for memory.
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May 13
Like all historical sites and the main attractions of Samarkand, it impresses with its beauty and architecture. There are a lot of tourists, but beautiful photos can be made. It's probably better to visit this place early in the morning or late in the evening! You can take a guide on the spot.
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November 12
It's a cool place. As soon as you enter, you immediately get into that era. Strong energy is felt. There is a neat mosque at the entrance. Cleanliness is the same as in all the places of interest in Samarkand.
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June 19
Very beautiful. I watched it both in the afternoon and in the evening. I recommend to inspect it in the evening. All the ornaments look much brighter and more interesting and it is easier to breathe in the evening. The backlight is detailed and well thought out. In the evening, the whole ensemble is more impressive.
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September 20
One of the most beautiful places in Samarkand. If you do not have time, it is better to go to it than to two or three other attractions, you will be amazed. In my opinion, it is even more interesting than the madrasah on Registan Square.
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October 28
In my opinion, this is the most amazing place in Samarkand, I would give the second place to Registan. I recommend it for viewing. Better in the morning, fewer tourists. Excursions will be offered to those who want to. The service is not intrusive.
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November 17
It's beautiful, but this is from a series of photos "expectation is reality" 😂 weekday, morning, and crowds of people - we only met more on the weekend in Timur's mausoleum. With a good guide, of course, it is interesting to hear about the history and about the features of architecture. Be prepared for a steep staircase, especially it is wonderful when descending 🙃
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November 5
The best hotel in Bukhara! We really really liked it!!! Everything is at the highest level. Don't waste time looking for the best - stay at this hotel. We took a suite for the family. Wow!
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May 2
The memorial complex. It impresses with its beauty and scale of buildings. The whole architecture merges into a single whole. An interesting place to visit. Being in Samarkand, I definitely recommend visiting.
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September 20
One of the famous and significant sights of Samarkand. Located not far from the market, you can walk, the address is ul.Shahi Zinda, d1. open from 9:00 to 20:00. I visited in September 2024, the entrance cost 40,000 soums, for the local population 5000 soums. It is better to arrive early in the morning or closer to the evening, there will be fewer people.
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July 4
A nice and beautiful landmark with historical significance. It is very beautiful and bright. The people working there are pleasant and polite
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October 31
Five stars exclusively for respect for the very place and history of Samarkand. In fact, I was waiting for more, you can get around in 10 minutes, after the Registry you can not compare. The only thing was without a guide. Perhaps it will be much more interesting with a guide. It is definitely worth visiting, but I would probably advise you to start exploring Samarkand, with Shahi Zinda, and not end up like us.
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October 20
Beautiful, authentic, solemn. I don't know what other epithets to choose) the place where legends rest! Just walk around and enjoy the atmosphere and pray,,🙏
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October 21
An amazing place! This is the best attraction not only in Samarkand, but also in the whole of Uzbekistan. Not a single merchant on the main territory of the complex - is it not a miracle?))
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July 7
Everything is great, cool, you get spiritual enrichment, peace. It's much more interesting with a guide, but more expensive
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December 3
Hello readers of the review. For the first time I was in Samarkand there are a lot of attractions and one of them is Shahi Zinda! It's very interesting to touch the story! I recommend.
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April 18
A stunning architectural ensemble. Very impressive. The mosaics and ornaments are of extraordinary beauty. It is difficult for elderly and disabled people to climb the mountain . Muslims come as a pilgrimage to holy places. Before visiting, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rules of conduct and there are certain requirements for appearance
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April 10
It is a very atmospheric place, we experienced tremendous emotional delight, tasted the whole national flavor. If you have visited the city of Samarkand, it is impossible not to visit this landmark complex. Definitely 10/10!
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October 21
Perhaps the most interesting attraction of Samarkand. In the rainy twilight, the illumination of the objects looked especially atmospheric
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August 22
A beautiful place with its own history and culture. The place looks more like mausoleum rooms, but this place looks like a place of worship of religion and historical memory. But in any case, it's worth coming and looking at the beauty of the buildings and historical architecture
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October 28
I really liked the architectural solutions. Very beautifully made tombs. What I didn't like was the cost of entry. For foreigners 40,000 soums, for their 5,000 soums. We were led by the locals, like we were with them, and it was very pleasant.
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May 22
The first attraction in Samarkand that you need to visit and, if you are limited in time, the only one.
It is beautiful, with a history, a fairly large territory.
Just a must see with no options.
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November 16, 2023
A great historical place in Samarkand.
Shahi-Zinda is the only archaeological and architectural monument in Samarkand, in which, including the cultural strata of Afrasiab.
Most of the buildings belong to the Timurid era (XIV—XV centuries), and the restructuring of our time has practically not affected the composition and appearance of the complex. Mausoleums have turquoise finishes or are covered with dark blue tiles with floral ornaments.
Each mausoleum has its own unique style.
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May 13
Shahi Zinda is definitely one of the most interesting sights of Samarkand. The narrow street with mausoleums looks like a miniature compared to Bibi Khanum. There are many beautiful mausoleums that you can visit. Beautiful decoration. Benches for Zen)
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September 6
Shahi-Zinda Necropolis. Another bright and centuries-old piece of my beloved Samarkand.
This is a complex of mausoleums in which the Timurid and Karakhanid nobles rest. The mausoleums are decorated with colorful mosaics and maelika, which resembles a kaleidoscope. She's just gorgeous in the sunlight. There is a "Magic staircase" at the entrance, for the atonement of sins))).
In several places, you can stumble upon pieces of the architecture of zaroostrism.
Shahi Zinda is surrounded by many interesting and mystical legends, but this is a completely different story.
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December 1
It is a very interesting place, a beautiful cemetery, it is a pity that not all visitors understand this. You can look at different elements for hours. Admission is more expensive for tourists than for locals, you can pay with a card.
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June 3, 2023
A good place for a medieval eastern city. It's easy to find, the entrance is free. There is convenient parking. There are many mausoleums and mosques inside, but without knowing the history of who lies there and what this whole complex is famous for, it will only be like a collection of beautiful buildings. Therefore, do not be lazy, read a little about the Timurids in advance, take a guide and do not rush to spend all the money in souvenir shops
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March 13
The most authentic place in Samarkand. Having counted and passed 100 steps, the wish really comes true. It is better to take a guide with you, because it is difficult to understand the history of the mosaic, the history of each architectural structure. Don't leave money - it's a bad idea. A salted place!
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June 13, 2023
An architecturally interesting ensemble consisting of a prayer mosque and a large number of mausoleums - beautiful, if one can say so about burial sites, structures decorated with bright, mostly blue, majolica. However, there is a certain crowding of these, I repeat, colorful objects.
The complex is located on the edge of the cemetery, at the central entrance to which the complex is located, where the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov, a native of Samarkand, rests.
The mosque is active, and during prayer it is visited by a very large number of Muslim men. It should be borne in mind that many tourists during the sacred ceremony, in order not to disturb the faithful, are forced to wait for the end of prayer in the mausoleum sector.
The disadvantage of the object is that the entrance is accessible from one side - from the bottom of the avenue, although there is another entrance from the cemetery, but the gate from there is locked.
There is a bus stop and a bus station nearby.
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November 5, 2023
With a group of tourists from Volgograd, we were here in October 2023. From the Wiki we had the information " A monument of medieval architecture in Samarkand, an ensemble of mausoleums of the Karakhanid and Timurid nobility. The extant complex consists of eleven mausoleums, successively attached to each other during the XIV-XV centuries. Nevertheless, during excavations on the eastern slope of the settlement of Afrasiab, the remains of mausoleums of the XI-XII centuries were discovered. In 2001, the Shahi-Zinda mausoleum ensemble, along with other ancient buildings of Samarkand, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List "Beauty, blue, openwork, scale, admiration - memories - for life!!!
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October 1
A very beautiful and compact complex with many mosques and a mausoleum. It is worth starting with a student, otherwise if you finish with them, you can get very tired
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