Shoxi Zinda
727 reviews
September 17, 2024
Beautiful place that words can't describe. This place is a must to visit when in Samarkand! Definitely will recommend it to all my friends 🤗
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October 18, 2024
Really interesting place to visit, only that you should know: should wear appropriate clothes because of islamic culture there
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May 20, 2023
Very nice place too see. Lot’s of historical buildings and theater are literally fascinating! I advice everyone to visit it if they want to meet real Uzbekistan history
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October 1, 2024
Super stunning
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July 16, 2024
No words to describe!
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January 5, 2024
Good
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May 28, 2023
Very beatiful
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December 20, 2023
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December 14, 2024
The Shahi-Zinda Necropolis is a unique architectural ensemble reflecting the greatness of the history and art of Central Asia. Each mausoleum here is a real masterpiece, decorated with bright tiles, intricate ornaments and exquisite carved patterns. Walking along a narrow alley surrounded by majestic tombs is like traveling through time, discovering the secrets of dynasties that have left their mark on the history of Samarkand. 🌟
The name "Shahi-Zinda", which translates as "The Living King", is associated with the legend of the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad — Kusama ibn Abbas. According to legend, he preached Islam in these parts, and then miraculously disappeared, remaining alive. This makes the necropolis not only a historical, but also a spiritual place where pilgrims from all over the world seek. 🙏
Discover the magic of Uzbekistan with us!😊
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March 24
In Uzbek:
"Shahi-Zinda-one of the most mysterious and amazing architectural complexes of Samarkand! Ancient mausoleums are distinguished by their elegant domes and unique patterns. This place has not only historical significance, but also unique energy and beauty. Everyone who comes to Samarkand should definitely visit this holy place! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
In Russian:
“Shahi-Zinda-Odin iz SAMIX zagadochnix I vpechatlyayutshix architekturnix kompleksov in Samarkand! Drevnie mazalei porajayut Swami iziskannimi kupalami I unikalnimi uzarami. Eto Mesto ne Tolko imeet istoricheskoe znachenie, no I obladaet osoboy Atmospheric I krasotoy. Obyazatelnoe Mesto dlya posetsheniya v Samarkande! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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April 13
One of the most beautiful places in Samarkand, near the cemetery and the Kerimov mausoleum, there are many graves of rulers and noble families in the complex itself, everything is beautifully decorated in the national style, the complex creates an extraordinary ensemble
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March 24
My favorite city is Samarkand. I was born there. The Shahi Zinda Ensemble is an unusual place of interest in the city of Samarkand. When you go there, the soul is pleased with the spacious spiritual place.I am proud of my hometown.
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March 26
The beautiful city, the ancient Oriental architecture fascinates with its grandeur, the people are hospitable and friendly. I really liked it. We had a family vacation and with our grandchildren, it was a pity we didn't stay long.
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November 8, 2024
It is worth visiting to see the beautiful architecture of Timur's time, wonderfully restored by Soviet craftsmen. On the stairs, count the steps on the ascent and descent, having previously set a wish. If it matches, the wish will come true! A very old mosque and the burial place of one of the main companions of the Prophet. A beam and the base of a pre-Mongol minaret have been preserved in the mosque - a great rarity. A Muslim shrine, the dress code must be observed. Admission is for a small fee.
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March 29
Yes, it was good to be Temurchen's relative or confidant!
The place is majestic, beautiful, and memorable.
A huge number of diverse mausoleums. The descent offers a great view of the city.
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March 17
It's a majestic, beautiful, memorable place. If you have a great guide, you will be impressed. You definitely need a professional guide, orientalist...
taxi driver, local resident, etc. will ruin your day.
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March 13
If you want to feel peace, see beauty, respect and unique architecture, this is THE PLACE. Simplicity and at the same time uniqueness of each individual exposition. You have a lot of questions, but unfortunately there is no answer. However, you find peace and submission to the world.
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November 12, 2024
A large memorial complex of the 14th century. An architectural monument of Islamic culture. The most beautiful monument, a visit to which will be remembered for a lifetime. You admire the artistic taste of the architects of that time.
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April 4
A wonderful historical necropolis, amazingly beautiful in heavenly and turquoise shades, we walked and enjoyed the view and the masaika. The only negative is that there are too many people, just a crowd, and even taking a picture is a problem.
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November 2, 2024
A beautiful and well-maintained monument of medieval architecture in Samarkand. There are more than ten mausoleums located close to each other. It's nice to take a walk in the fresh air.
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April 6
I highly recommend you to visit this very iconic and colorful place, you won't regret it!!! The architecture is magnificent, original, pleasant memories of the trip!
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April 13
A landmark place in Samarkand. A whole street of mausoleums, one more beautiful than the other. And what's the ladder worth?! Girls have plenty of space. It is better to come in national costumes for colorful photos.
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November 20, 2024
I recommend visiting this complex. Beautiful mausoleums, interesting architecture, beautiful views of the city from above. It is advisable to take a guide for a more informative review
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October 27, 2024
It's a very beautiful place. Buildings of different centuries. Each mausoleum is decorated in different ways, some are very beautiful, some have not yet been restored. It is impressive what buildings were built for the deceased.
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April 16
One of the most beautiful places in Samarkand. Stunning mausoleums in a gorgeous mosaic. Delight and cool photos are guaranteed here.
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August 5, 2024
To me, this is one of the most beautiful places in Samarkand! The number of different daubs is amazing. There are many different mausoleums on the territory. There is a lot of shade on the territory, so you can comfortably visit this place during the day.
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September 12, 2024
Briefly about the main thing for free Citizens of a free country with the most democratic and free elections:
"One of the main attractions of Samarkand, there are many mausoleums of Tamerlane's relatives and confidants."
The main thing is short: "... entrance is paid,
for foreigners 40,000 soums,
for locals 20,000 soums"
(Alexey Serdyuchenko is a city expert of the 10th level on May 30)...
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January 20, 2024
The Shahi Zinda Mausoleum Ensemble in Samarkand is an exciting journey into the history of art. The amazing architecture and patterned facades of the mausoleums create an incredible atmosphere. Each mausoleum in this ensemble tells its own unique story, revealing the richness of cultural heritage. However, it is worth noting that some of the structures have been destroyed by time, which adds a touch of melancholy. Overall, visiting Shahi Zinda is a unique experience that will leave an unforgettable impression.
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April 5
Gorgeous views. Peace and delight from this place and from the country as a whole. The beauty of mosaics, architecture. Special thanks to the guides.
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March 24, 2024
A must-visit! Such beauty, blue ornaments, extraordinary beauty inside, ceilings. We really enjoyed visiting such a magnificent, unusual architecture for a European. There are a lot of tourists, they couldn't even take photos, outsiders were constantly in the frame. Prices, as elsewhere, could be lower. Excursions are very expensive, and information from the Internet was dispensed with.
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January 9
I often come here.
A special place of energy and beauty. Pearl of the East.
A combination of majolica mosaic and terracotta.
I really love this monument.
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November 11, 2024
This is the most amazing place in Samarkand, especially in the evening, it is fascinating, just a delight, I recommend it for dedication!
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August 30, 2024
The best place to explore the art of the palace, normal Parking, prices like all historical places in Samarkand. After visiting Registan and Gur Emir here, you will see that they differ only in the functionality and size of the buildings. Many crypts have been restored in 30 years.
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March 5
History is stored here.
It's very difficult to get here when it's not crowded, but try to choose the right time to visit, for example, during low season or immediately after opening.
A real place of power! A place that's been salted for centuries
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October 26, 2024
It's a very interesting place. Be sure to visit, but it's better with a guided tour. It's extremely interesting.
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May 10, 2024
One of the main attractions of Samarkand, there are many mausoleums of Tamerlane's relatives and confidants. A small part of the memorial chapels are richly decorated, but each of them has a narrow entrance with stairs and you have to wait until you can get in and out with the flow of tourists. Most mausoleums are of no interest and you don't even have to enter them.
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January 6
Don't take an age guide in a fur hat. He didn't introduce himself, and he didn't have a badge. He didn't pick us up right away and chatted with other people. I did not study the number of people in the group. He speaks Russian poorly (his speech was not always clear) and tells everything that is on the tablets, he did not allow (unlike other guides) to enter the crypts. He was talking on the phone, allegedly with a sick person, planning to chat and move on. At my request to explain himself, he loudly sent me away. The rudeness is obvious.
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September 6, 2024
The most "instagrammed" point of Samarkand.
The view is really impressive.
THE ONLY THING I ASK YOU TO KEEP IN MIND IS A HOLY PLACE, A PLACE OF BURIAL. No need for lecherous photos.
I was impressed by the distinction between wealth and poverty, modernity and antiquity. You can see the cemetery from here. Therefore, you will not be able to forget that you are in the mausoleum.
Cost: 40k sum for tourists (standard fee everywhere).
Tip: start from this point - if you want to take beautiful photos. The main influx of tourists is around 13:00-15:00.
To be honest, in such a place you will believe in legends, omens, and beliefs.
I am a warrior in my own right. All my loved ones are warriors. Father, beloved man, mother, grandmother, close friends. I was raised by strong-minded people who are able to overcome difficult obstacles and fight for a better life. And I chose the same people for my inner circle. Therefore, it is an honor to be near the relics of a great warrior, who was predicted to fight from birth. It inspires and makes you think that everything in our life is not simple. Thank heaven and the Almighty for all the good things, ask for strength and victories and just immerse yourself in your head.
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August 31, 2024
Excellent view, beautiful architecture, sightseeing tours are also offered near the entrance, repairs and cleanliness are good, there are no sculptures as this is a cemetery in which famous personalities are buried
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May 30, 2024
A majestic ancient monument. It is very beautiful and solemn. The surrounding area is well maintained, very beautiful. I was here 34 years ago and in May 2024. Amazing reconstruction from Soviet times. Another difference: entrance is paid, 40,000 soums for foreigners, 20,000 soums for locals. I highly recommend visiting. A dress code is required.
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December 8, 2024
It is worth seeing this complex of majestic monumental buildings created by the best architects of their time. Muslim saints, relatives of the famous ruler Timur, religious figures, thinkers and philosophers rest in mausoleums. It is said that in those distant times, the hajj to Mecca could be replaced by a visit to Shahi Zinda. Well, it's just that tourists make a wish and count the steps on the way up and down. According to legend, if the account matches, the wish must come true.
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April 7
Very beautiful, a must-visit! If you get out early in the morning, there will be much fewer people, do not hesitate to bargain in souvenir shops)
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July 3, 2024
One of the most beautiful and ancient monuments of Samarkand.
A small street of mosaic-decorated buildings - mausoleums of the Shahs and rulers of Samarkand over the past 1000 years. Take a tour, it will be interesting.
The best photos are taken there 👍🏻
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April 21, 2024
The stunning architecture of the ancient world. It causes delight. Amazing unique diverse patterns. There is not a single repetition in the decorations. The blue color symbolizes the sky. An excellent place
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October 20, 2024
Monumental, the condition is good, the views are excellent. But there are a lot of people in a fairly small area.
The mausoleums are well maintained, everything is signed and understandable.
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March 29
A unique ancient ensemble of tombs (1370-1449), located near the settlement of Afrasiab. It is also called the cemetery street. The dilapidated buildings of mosques and mausoleums of the XI-XV centuries are so bizarrely stretched on both sides, whose blue domes, running off in a string into the distance, look like an elegant necklace from above.
Shahi Zinda is the burial place of royalty and nobility. But the main mausoleum, from where the necropolis begins, is considered to be the imaginary grave of the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, Kusama ibn Abbas. He was called "Shahi Zinda", which means "Living King" in Persian. He was one of those who preached Islam in this region and later this complex became an important place of pilgrimage, revered by the people as a shrine. According to legend, Qusam ibn Abbas came to Samarkand to preach in 640, where he spent 13 years and was beheaded by the Zoroastrians during prayer.
The burial of Qusam ibn Abbas is the purpose of many religious or spiritual tourism enthusiasts' visits to Samarkand, as back in the Middle Ages, a pilgrimage to the grave of the "Living King" was equated to a hajj to Mecca. According to legend, the spring that was hammered at the grave of the saint has healing powers.⬇️⬇️⬇️
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September 9, 2024
Shahi-Zinda[lit. "the living tsar") is a monument of medieval architecture in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), 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. If you are in Samarkand, be sure to visit. Majestic buildings of extraordinary beauty! They will remain in my memory forever.
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April 1, 2024
The place is a must-visit. One of the top places in Samarkand. It is unique in that it conveys the whole atmosphere of the "east" of its world and philosophy. Each of the crypts deserves attention. There is always something that distinguishes you from your neighbors. There are a lot of believers - a place of strength and obligatory pilgrimage.
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December 7, 2024
Not for everyone. This is a cemetery. If it refers to an architectural monument, then much can be emphasized. Look for a 500-year-old door
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November 7, 2024
A magnificent historical monument, the mausoleums date from the 11th to the 18th century. Where the decoration is simple, where it is magnificent, it takes 1 ... 1.5 hours to get around them.
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