Samarkand There is no way to describe the ancient and eternally young Samarkand. To get a complete picture of the great city, you should definitely visit here. It is no coincidence that this ancient city is recognized as one of the 50 cities in the world to visit. The center of the universe, the mirror of the world, the garden of the soul, the pearl of the East, the jewel of Islam, the Kyzylkum merchants and soldiers, poets and pilgrims have lived in this lush oasis on the eastern edge of the desert for nearly three thousand years. It is no coincidence that in the third century, Alexander the Great took Samarkand without a fight and said, "Everything I hear about the beauty of the city is true, and more beautiful than I ever imagined." Celebrated in the thirteenth century, the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battutah writes that he discovered "one of the largest and most beautiful cities in the world." It is as if you are trapped in a legend: the world of Umar Khayyam and his famous rabbis, the colorful Sogdian period, the struggles of Genghis Khan and Timur, Marco Polo, Juan Zang, and thousands of other great travelers. you will fall to the ground. For me, there has never been a more romantic trip than Samarkand. "Silk Dreams, A Troubled Road" by Jonny Bealby The stunningly beautiful buildings in the heart of Samarkand have always attracted attention. Medieval merchants were amazed at all this. For centuries, visitors have been amazed by the beauty, number, and scale of Samarkand's architectural sites, and have wondered about the need for personal dedication to make dreams a reality. Registan, with its central square and three elegant madrassas, is the largest building in Samarkand. The ruins of Afrosiab, the Ulugbek Observatory, and the necropolis of the living king Shah-i Zinda are remarkable with scenes that will never be forgotten. The year of your visit to Samarkand will have a significant impact on your experience: coming outside the tourist season, especially in the fall, will allow you to get closer to the physical details of the buildings and observe as much as you want. The city has always been bustling, multi-ethnic, and your impressions won’t be bad even if you kiss in the crowd during the summer months. Modern Samarkand is a city surrounded by Soviet-era buildings, with beautiful gardens and wide streets. You can visit most of the sights of Samarkand in just two or three days. If your time is short, at least visit Registan, Ghor-i-Amir, Bibi-Khanim Mosque, and Shah-I-Zinda. It should be noted that most Uzbeks in Samarkand, Bukhara, and the South-East do not speak much Uzbek, but speak Uzbek-Tajik (Persian).