Ulugh Beg Observatory
612 reviews
August 15, 2024
A museum which demonstrates the story of the life of a great scholar, who was able to make one of the biggest achievements of oriental scholars in the medieval age. Ulughbek was the grandson of the great Timur and was prominent for his unique knowledge and understanding of astronomy, for building the best for that period observatory, for being able to obtain the most accurate data on the location of stars and the duration of the year. The only more accurate information was obtained in our days using electronic astronomic tools.
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September 24, 2024
The museum is quite small. With the entrance fee of 40,000 per person, not much to see. But the surrounding area is well kept and manicured. Good for one visit, definitely would not come again.
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December 30, 2024
Impressive history and scientific impact
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May 27, 2024
Amazing! It's such a great historical place of such a great person Ulugh Bek, his since work gives me a wonderful impression.
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March 12, 2024
Super
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July 9, 2023
Nice place
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October 24, 2024
A small well-maintained area, the remains of an observatory, a museum. It is interesting to touch a historical relic. Everything is surrounded by greenery and flowers. Nicely. You can relax on the benches. There is a sundial, but unfortunately we were on a rainy day. The observatory is quite far away, there is only one bus here, it is more convenient to take a taxi. There is a monument to Ulugbek nearby. I recommend you to visit, there is no such place anywhere else.
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October 23, 2024
An interesting place, a curious story of the find!I advise you to visit!! It is located on an elevation, it was a sunny day in October, flowers and well-groomed trees are around. The photos turned out to be good!
You can take a guide to find out all the details. We ordered a mini-tour at the checkout, on the spot. But the story took only half an hour and included an inspection of the main "exhibit" and a small museum, where various excavated gizmos and previously used devices for studying the stars are collected.
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November 11, 2024
A very interesting attraction of Samarkand. I recommend a mandatory visit, and take a guided tour. The observatory was built in the 15th century thanks to the dream of the ruler of Samarkand Mirzo Ulugbek. In this observatory, the astronomical year of 365 days was accurately determined with an error of 58 seconds, and a catalog of 1018 stars was compiled. As a ruler, Ulugbek did not devote enough time to state affairs, he was more interested in mathematics and astronomy. As a result, he died at the hands of radical clergy. The observatory was looted and at the end of the 16th century was dismantled by local residents into bricks for their buildings. Today we can see the underground part of the observatory thanks to Russian and Soviet archaeologists.
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November 8, 2024
One of the main attractions of the city, evidence of the extraordinary mind of the great scientist Ulugbek. The preserved part has been carefully restored, in a small museum nearby you can understand how everything worked, look at the star tables. The territory is very well maintained, lots of greenery. The entrance fee is moderate. How
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December 1, 2024
Mirzo Ulugbek Observatory is not just a museum, but a real time machine that takes us back to the XV century. This monument of science and culture was built by the great scientist and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, whose astronomical research became a breakthrough for his time. Here you can see a unique sextant, with the help of which accurate star catalogues were compiled. ✨
Visiting the observatory is an opportunity to look into the past and understand how the stars were studied in ancient times. It's amazing how Ulugbek managed to combine architecture, science and creativity, creating a place that still inspires. In addition, the observatory is located in a picturesque part of the city, offering magnificent views of Samarkand. 🌌
To make your visit truly unforgettable, we recommend using the services of a professional guide. Our guides are not just storytellers, but real experts who will enliven the story for you, show you hidden details and reveal the secrets of the observatory. You will be able to ask questions, get an individual approach and feel the atmosphere of the place 100%. 🗺️
We also offer the organization of excursions to other unique locations in Uzbekistan. Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and other cities will open up to you from a new perspective. Transfers, comfortable routes and excursions for every taste — all this will make your trip simple, exciting and eventful. Please contact us to make your tour to Uzbekistan truly unforgettable! 🌟
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October 25, 2024
The place is certainly good, the statue of Ulugbek is beautiful.
But, why do they charge 40,000 soums for a ticket here? The statue stands below in free access. It turns out that you pay for a mini-exposition of old books, where nothing is even duplicated into Russian, and for the rest of the observatory (a small stone depression in the ground). Even you will have to pay extra for the toilet here (although this is a feature of all toilets in Uzbekistan).
I was led to a lot of positive reviews about this place... It would be enough to look at the photos and be satisfied with it.
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January 5
1000 rubles entrance for two people.
There's almost nothing to see.
A small museum with almost no words in Russian (Uzbek and English).
If you want a detailed history of the place, buy a guide (another 50 thousand soums).
By the way, the observatory itself has almost not been preserved.
There are sights in Samarkand that are much more interesting.
Plus, they'll also charge money for the toilet.
In short, 50 thousand soums entrance + 50 thousand soums guide + 2 thousand soums entrance to the toilet as of January 2025 is the price tag of entry to each caravanserai/ madrasah/ mosque, of which there are dozens.
They get hung up on tourists.
Tip: bargain mercilessly at all times and everywhere.
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June 2, 2024
The Ulugbek Observatory in Samarkand is an attractive place for tourists, scientists and astronomy enthusiasts. Its historical significance, unique architecture and connection with the great scientist Ulugbek attract people from all over the world. Visiting the observatory allows guests not only to enjoy the beauty of the building, but also to learn more about the history of astronomy, scientific discoveries of Ulugbek and his contribution to the development of science. Such trips contribute to the preservation and popularization of the cultural heritage and scientific achievements of this outstanding scientist.
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April 23, 2024
After visiting the Ulugbek Observatory in the city of Samarkand, I was amazed by the majestic beauty and ancient wisdom of this amazing place. Ancient astronomical instruments, built more than five centuries ago, fascinate with their precision and sophistication. Walking around the observatory, I felt like a witness to the greatness of ancient stellar observations and amazing discoveries in the field of astronomy. The great Ulugbek, an unsurpassed scientist and ruler who created this unique structure, makes you think about the infinity of the Universe and the human desire for knowledge. Visiting the Ulugbek Observatory was not just an excursion for me, but a real journey through time and space, which opened up new horizons for my perception of the world. I recommend all true connoisseurs of history and science to visit this amazing place and feel the greatness of the spirit of ancient scientists and builders.
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November 30, 2024
I definitely recommend visiting this place. It is informative and has its own history. It is very beautiful around, there is a place to walk and take amazing photos
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September 8, 2024
The observatory is located on a hill. Since I moved from point to point on my 2 in the heat under the scorching sun, the steps became a living hell and a test of strength for me. Don't repeat my mistakes - order a taxi. Immediately. I was chatting on video with my father because I was walking.
Delicious tortillas are sold at the foot. If you have a partner who will then drag this kilogram bread thing, take it. Delicious. But you won't eat much. It's probably not reasonable to take them home.
The observatory. You can take a Russian-speaking guide for 80k. Or you can just download the audio guide. Lately, I've been committed to exploring the area on my own. I don't mind the money. It's just that what I read, find, or listen to on my own is better remembered. More types of memory are involved. If the guide is a good bun for you, order it. The guides here are good. Literate.
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August 8, 2024
Maybe it's worth a look, but not for 40k soums. Only a small museum with small inscriptions in Uzbek and English and a piece of the observatory. For comparison, the entrance to Shahi Zinda costs the same, in Registan it is only 25k more expensive. The difference in impressions is enormous. They also write on the receipt "You are entitled to 1% cashback", we actively use this, but specifically this receipt comes out when scanning "does not contain fiscal data". Alas and ah, even an unfortunate percentage cannot be repulsed (
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October 19, 2024
The territory is small, there is a museum with information about discoveries, you can go and see it once.We came on purpose, but we didn't get a special impression, because on another operation we already saw photos of the excavations and some elements from the museum. It also seems that at the entrance they take a ticket for it is not clear why.. the park itself is not fenced and you can just walk through, but a person from the ticket office said that everything was paid and did not allow you to enter the park itself.It was unpleasant when there was a staircase on the other side to the road and people just went down and up ...((
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January 3
The museum features the remains of the Ulugbek Observatory, as well as an exhibition dedicated to the development of astronomy, mathematics and navigation. The power of scientific development is still impressive today.
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December 17, 2024
The place is beautiful, you can come with children, the place is great for children. You can also ride a scooter. And you can see the old exhibits in the museum.
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September 13, 2024
Gentlemen, Russian-speaking tourists, you will not learn almost anything in this place, because all the stands duplicate information only in English, and you will have to pay twice the cost of an entrance ticket for a guide. It's up to you to decide whether visiting this place is worth the money. The territory is beautiful, there are few exhibits, everything fits into two rooms.
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November 23, 2024
One of the most important observatories of the Middle Ages! The main instrument is a huge sextant angle meter with a radius of 40.21 m oriented from north to south, which measured the height of celestial bodies above the horizon as they passed through the celestial meridian. You definitely need to see it, so that later it would not be excruciatingly painful for the aimlessly lived...
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June 22, 2024
This is a great place! I am not referring to the museum itself (although it is undoubtedly a tribute to it), but to that ancient observatory and Ulugbek himself. What an amazing man and a ruler at that. The mind of his era! And yet such a tragic end. The structure of the observatory is interesting - not everything is completely clear, but something can be assumed from the preserved underground part. The models in the museum indicate that their creators also did not fully understand the mechanism of operation of this "telescope". Today, unfortunately, the guides explain everything by a simple comparison with GPS. But it's like comparing the invention of the wheel with a modern car. The genius of those who were the first disappears. And this is a genius and a real scientist of his time!
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November 22, 2023
She studied in Samarkand for 6 years at the Medical Institute in the late 1960s . A striking change in the city. The Ulugbek Observatory is impressive, as the exhibits are restored. You feel proud of the greatness of the mind, the talent of a great Scientist. I would like to thank the sculptor separately for the monument to the great scientist, statesman, ruler ULUGBEK. Such POWER is divination and greatness of soul and thought. Special thanks to the designers of the city for the design of the adjacent territories of ancient monuments.I fell in love with the city of Samarkand anew.Keep it up And special thanks to the population for their hospitality. Rahmat.
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October 28, 2024
In principle, there is nothing that
is not clear without an excursion. So you need to take a tour
40,000 adults and 30,000 children. And of the buildings there, only the Ulugbek sextant has been preserved, and that's all + the museum. You need to use the google translator - photo translator and turn on the Arabic language.
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October 20, 2024
Not too much has been preserved, but the place is quite interesting. It's probably better to take a tour, which would be more interesting.
The museum is small, but it gives some understanding about the structure of the observatory
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October 1, 2024
Well, the monument to Ulugbek is beautiful. His story is also impressive, but everything was destroyed. They collected and dug up the last one. There is also not much view of the city because of the trees around. Therefore, for the sake of history, you can go, but there's not much to do.
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November 28, 2023
The Observatory is one of the favorite places in Samarkand. Every time I go there, I definitely visit it. Here you can feel the atmosphere of that time and admire the mind of Ulugbek, whose calculations are still used. The museum is small, but interesting. If you know the history well, you don't have to take a guide. Some exhibits have a virtual overview, which can be viewed by scanning a QR code through the Nazar application.
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September 10, 2024
There is nothing to do without a guide, money is wasted. The cost of the guide is the same as for two adult tickets (80,000 soums). It's a little expensive for such a small area. The museum itself (2 halls) + the observatory + the area around (well-groomed and beautiful), but you will walk around it yourself in 10 minutes and will not understand anything. If you visit, then only with a guide.
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October 27, 2024
A place of history. There are few exhibits, but the most interesting is the preserved part of the observatory itself. We liked the guide's story.
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January 4
Impressions depend on the guide. A staircase leads to the Observatory. Uncool. The territory has been improved. It takes about 30-40 minutes to get to the object. You should not go separately. It is better to immediately take the Afrosiab Museum in that direction. The entrance is 50 thousand soums
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May 14, 2024
A normal object for visiting and general development. Quite curious. The territory is small, but nicely equipped. There is no special delight. You can visit it.
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January 6
Maybe it would be good to get in, I got a divorce for money. You can climb to the monument for free, and then you have to pay to go to the observatory itself. And if there are prices for different visits in the price list , and the cashier hits the total price for everything at once. And I don't need everything.
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August 11, 2024
Great place! Ulugbek is an amazing man! The size of his knowledge is amazing even now! I definitely recommend it to everyone who is in Samarkand!
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December 10, 2024
To be honest, it doesn't look like an observatory. I've been there 10 times in my whole life. It's more like a rocket launch pad. Perhaps quite recently, people from a previous civilization launched ballistic missiles from there. It looks very much like a launch pad rather than an observatory.
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April 25, 2024
A monumental building on the layout, a small part underground. The museum is very small, and the work of a scientist is invaluable, this problem can be traced in all museums. Unfortunately, the persecution of religious fanatics has claimed many lives and destroyed thousands of scientific works, all for the sake of maintaining an established order and personal enrichment. The place must be consecrated.
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October 13, 2024
The excellent reviews about this place are unclear. A small museum, where almost the same thing as in the others, plus several copies of antique measuring instruments. And a small remnant of the observatory. What's 40,000 for?
We expected more.
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November 23, 2024
They charge 40,000 soums for admission, there is nothing to see, except for a tiny, non-informative museum and an astrolabe found during excavations by Vyatkin, by the way, whose grave is located right there on the territory is very inconspicuous. Yes, and the toilet is paid 2000.
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September 5, 2024
A wonderful place where we really get to know the history of our ancestors. The scope of the structure built at that time is staggering.
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October 20, 2024
We still didn't understand why they charged us 40t for admission, if on the other hand everyone comes in for free. There is nothing to see there, we walked there from the Siab bazaar. We were told it was 1 km away, and in the end we walked all 5-6 km.
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May 8, 2024
An amazing place, my favorite in Samarkand. Every time I come to this sunny city, I come here. Unfortunately, there were fences this time and I couldn't enjoy Saturn to the fullest. I highly recommend this place to visit, and in the museum nearby you can look at very beautiful stones!
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October 14, 2024
A meaningless place with a sculpture of Ulugbek at the entrance, a small museum near, an observatory building with a Tajik offering to tell his meaning for money. A place that left the impression of a divorce for money. For small, but a divorce :)))
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September 2, 2024
The medieval observatory of Mirzo Ulugbek himself, which was discovered thanks to the archaeologists of tsarist Russia. I advise you to visit a small museum first, and then look at the remains of the measuring device (sextant)
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July 13, 2024
A great place for a guided tour. Clean and tidy, there is one thing, but to walk along the road to another storrna they shove a ticket to buy. They don't offer it to the locals, but they shove it at the guests🤦
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June 21, 2024
The entire observatory is a modern building in the national style with photographs on the theme of space and another small building -a pavilion with a recess in the ground, representing the sextant (or whatever it is called) of the ancient observatory. The recess resembles the entrance to a basement - stone steps go to a depth of several meters. You can't walk on them, you can only look through the glass. In general, a dubious pleasure.
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November 16, 2024
Look outside, she's beautiful, there's nothing to do inside)) you enter, through 5 meters of fencing and a tunnel. This is the whole exposition) there are photos on the Internet, you won't see anything else inside there)
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November 19, 2024
We took a walk after the Samarkand marathon. A small museum and observatory. There were a lot of people and tourists on Monday at 10 a.m.)
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September 11, 2024
We were on an excursion, everything is fine, clean.Ticket prices for Russians are 4 times more expensive than local ones.The toilet is also paid.
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November 10, 2024
A tourist place, everything is beautiful, clean, there is a place to get a taxi, an interesting museum
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