Islam Khodja minaret
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April 12
It's true about the high steps, the movement of stairs in both directions, the limited space on the observation deck, the narrow windows with bars, and the 100,000 sums for foreigners. But I liked it, the view from above is still good, it's worth going up once. There were few people, I did not notice any inconveniences during the ascent and descent of people without health problems and normal build. It is not recommended for large people.
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March 23
A magical place! Like in fairy tales. I advise you to visit. A unique atmosphere. We were with the family. Everyone was impressed.
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April 16, 2024
It is the tallest building in old Khiva, and, according to some sources, with an indicator of 56.6 meters, it turns out to be the second tallest minaret in the world Central Asia (in third place is the Kalyan Minaret in Bukhara — 46.5 meters) on the first — the Kutlug-Timur Minaret in Kunya Urgench - more than 60 meters. However, according to L.Y. Mankovskaya and V.A. Bulatova, the extraordinary upward orientation of the minaret is an optical effect, which is associated with a rapid reduction in the diameter upwards and rhythmic cladding of the tower, whereas the true vertical size of the minaret is only 44.5 meters
The construction of the Islam Khoja minaret and madrasah was started in 1908, on the initiative of the father-in-law and chief vizier of the ruler of the Khiva Khanate Asfandiyar Khan Islam Khoja. Famous architect Khudoibergan Haji, as well as skillful nakkashi (pattern makers) Eshmukhammad Khudoiberdiyev and Bolta Voisov participated in the construction of the minaret and madrasah. The construction of both facilities was completed by 1910
The diameter at the base of the minaret is 9.5 meters. Inside the pillar there is a brick spiral staircase leading to the platform of the rotunda — lantern, supported by protruding rows of masonry, decorated in the form of a magnificent stalactite cornice — sharaf]. At one time, the minaret performed several functions. It was at the same time an observation tower, also had a religious function, in particular it was used for the azan (calling Muslims to prayer) to the nearest mosque. It was also used to invite the population to the nearest square to read the decrees of the rulers and other occasions.
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May 9, 2024
The rise is 100 thousand.Sum, it's not worth it at all. The view through the small windows in the grille, nothing amazing. It's scary to go up, it's even scarier to go down, besides, the "caretaker" does not monitor the number of visitors, it happens that people on this narrow staircase go to meet each other, it's good if they met at the beginning or end, and if in the middle...
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September 21, 2024
It is very pleasant and beautiful in the old town. The positive warm atmosphere of the ancient settlement.
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April 19, 2024
Beautiful old town. There are many streets among which you can get lost. Two palaces and a large number of madrasas.
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January 19
We climbed the minaret. There are 175 steps in total! Good charging!
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April 14
Khiva is the pearl of Uzbekistan, I recommend everyone to visit.
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July 27, 2024
Our grandfather and his equals carried bricks to this Islam Khoja minaret. They were given one walnut for one brick ... children also actively participated in the stands...
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May 13
I went upstairs, looked at the city, it was impressive
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October 27, 2023
The first time I didn't understand at all. He returned six months later and looked at ancient Khiva with a different look. I realized that I had to come again.
The impression is slightly overshadowed by souvenir dealers, because of them nothing is visible. I advise you to turn off the main street and see the quiet corners of Khiva.
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May 8, 2024
I tried, but I couldn't get up. The steps are VERY steep. And so I wanted to. There is something to strive for.
Nicely.
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May 29, 2023
This minaret, of course, is relatively recently built, it is a little more than a hundred years old. For ancient Khiva, it was not even yesterday, but this morning. But it perfectly complements the ensemble of the old town. Those who wish can climb it for an additional cost. But we must prepare mentally) the minaret is high, and the steps are steep. But there is the highest observation deck in Khiva.
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April 19, 2023
A spectacular structure. It was built as a competition for Kalyan in Bukhara. And indeed, this minaret is 10 meters higher. Only Kalyan was built in 1127, and Khoja Islam was started in 1908... As they say in Odessa, there are two big differences
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September 19, 2023
The tallest minaret in Uzbekistan, 56.6 meters. I was getting up, but by the end I was crawling on all fours. The steps are steep, but you can see all of Khiva and the Kaka Kum desert. If you are not sure of yourself, it is better not to go up.
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June 6, 2024
It's very unusual, because it's kind of chopped off in half. They say that the minaret began to be built, but was not completed
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December 8, 2023
Incredible beauty! A real fairy tale of the East. It is very well illuminated at night.
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October 25, 2022
Khiva made a great impression. A very distinctive place. I traveled along the Silk Road. We lived in the old town. The hotel is not far from the Islam Khoja Minaret. I liked everything very much. I recommend visiting this wonderful place.
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November 8, 2023
The minaret is beautiful in the evening, when there is illumination, and the sun has long since escaped beyond the horizon somewhere in the desert. During the day, you can climb the internal stairs.
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May 18, 2023
A very interesting and colorful place! It is advisable to visit twice. On and after 20, 21:00.There will be a backlight in the evening and you will rediscover this place! I recommend you to visit!
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October 4, 2024
Interesting, informative
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April 10, 2023
Top attraction . It is beautiful both in daylight and in the evening illumination
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September 4, 2022
Khiva is my favorite city, it is the capital of the Khorezm Empire, Ichan- kala, an open-air museum, I advise everyone to see with their own eyes, you will not regret it
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May 5, 2023
Everything is fine, the view from above is of the whole Old Town. But the stairs are a nightmare for me. If you have healthy legs, then go ahead.
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April 27, 2023
Wonderful, beauty, Khiva differs from Bukhara for the better.
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April 27, 2023
Keep in mind that the general museum ticket does not apply to this minaret. They let you in for free, and then, when you come down, they demand to pay and forget all languages except Uzbek. I didn't deceive the tourist - I didn't earn it :)
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July 29, 2023
It's a great viewing platform, but it's expensive!
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December 18, 2021
A beautiful and high minaret, with a wonderful view of the fortress of Khiva from the site. Be careful, the steps have worn off from time and become very slippery.
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June 2, 2022
Beautiful, atmospheric!Friendly people and very hospitable!)))
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April 10, 2024
Very beautiful!!!
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October 20, 2022
An excursion for connoisseurs of history! Very beautiful.
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May 6, 2024
Authentic!
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April 29, 2022
Unfortunately, the lift was closed a year and a half before my arrival. Nevertheless, the place is very remarkable.
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June 17, 2022
An elegant architectural monument, very beautiful!
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May 6, 2023
It's a very interesting place.
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October 31, 2023
Beautiful.city
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September 1, 2022
September 2022, it is impossible to climb, it is closed for repairs
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July 15, 2020
Our most beloved minaret.Therefore, it has been many years since it was built and has not yet lost its title and beautiful light.My childhood passed before his eyes, if I may say so.
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April 9, 2022
It has been closed since last year indefinitely. The reason was not disclosed.
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October 23, 2022
Everything is very interesting in Khiva
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October 5, 2021
A very beautiful minaret from the minarets of the world in my opinion
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June 13, 2023
The norm
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August 28, 2021
Hoja is a minor class, Kalta is a minor too
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November 2, 2021
It was closed for restoration
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November 24, 2022
Wow!
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October 17, 2022
Super
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July 11, 2020
A very beautiful old place
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