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Itchan Kala
Itchan Kalais the heart of the ancient city of Khiva and is now a World Heritage Site. It is surrounded by 10m high brick walls and was once an important stopover for caravans crossing the desert to Iran.Khiva · 2 km from downtown
Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah
Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah is located in the historic Itchan Kala. It was commissioned by the ruler of Khiva from 1851–1854 and named after him. This madrassah features five domes and flanking towers. The facade is decorated with rich glazed tiles, the wooden doors are covered in decorative carvings, and the majolica is adorned with floral patterns. Above the entrance, an inscription in Arabic reads: "For the happiness of future generations, this wonderful building will remain here forever."Khiva · 1.8 km from downtown
Islam Khoja Minaret
The Juma Mosque, built in the 18th century, has 218 wooden pillars supporting the roof of the mosque. Walking up the steps, you can reach the minaret of Qingsheng Temple.Khiva · 2.1 km from downtown
Kuhna Ark
Khiva Khan Palace, built in the 12th century, gathered many buildings such as harem, arsenals, mosques, stables and so on. The palace wall is sandy yellow, like a peculiar bunker standing in the city.Khiva · 1.8 km from downtown
Toshhovli Palace
The palace is called "Stone House" and it was built by Aluqiu Khan in 1832-1841, and its interior decoration can be said to be ornate.Khiva · 2.1 km from downtown
Kalta Minor Minaret
Khiva · 1.9 km from downtown
Pahlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum
Rebuilt in the 19th century, Palaon Mahmud was a poet, philosopher and legendary wrestler, the god of Khiva. The Persian-style building under the turquoise dome at the northern end of the courtyard is the tomb of Palaon Mahmud. Its sarcophagus and walls are covered with tiles with Shiva-style patterns.Khiva · 2 km from downtown
Nurullaboy Palace
Khiva · 1.5 km from downtown
Itchan Kala West Gate
Khiva · 1.8 km from downtown
Bakcha Darvaza (North Gate)
Khiva District · 1.9 km from Khiva
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Itchan Kala
Khiva · 2 km from downtownMohammed Amin Khan Madrassah
Khiva · 1.8 km from downtownIslam Khoja Minaret
Khiva · 2.1 km from downtownKuhna Ark
Khiva · 1.8 km from downtownToshhovli Palace
Khiva · 2.1 km from downtownKalta Minor Minaret
Khiva · 1.9 km from downtownPahlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum
Khiva · 2 km from downtownNurullaboy Palace
Khiva · 1.5 km from downtownItchan Kala West Gate
Khiva · 1.8 km from downtownBakcha Darvaza (North Gate)
Khiva District · 1.9 km from Khiva
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What travelers say about Khiva
LikeGorOctober 22, 2020
5.0
The architecture of the ancient city of Khiva gives people a sense of tranquility. The buildings here are very symmetrical, as if they have traveled back to the Middle Ages. There are not many tourists here, so it is refreshing.
Itchan Kala
e32***71October 4, 2019
5.0
This minaret is different from the common tall and thin minarets. The entire tower is covered with exquisite patterns and has a flat top without a pointed spire. The building next to the tower has been transformed into a hotel. Although this tower is connected to the hotel, tourists cannot climb the tower.
Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah
向晚August 31, 2023
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It is located in the ancient city of Khiva. It looks like a fat and eye-catching cylindrical building. It is actually a half-finished minaret, but it looks like a verdant chimney.
Kalta Minor Minaret
