The city of Samarkand is famous for being the subject of an Uzbek tale called "The Rendezvous at Samarkand." It was recounted by a 12th-century Persian storyteller and mystic, Farid Al-Din …

Dec 19, 2025 · Samarkand, city in east-central Uzbekistan that is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. Known as Maracanda in the 4th century bce, it was the capital of Sogdiana and …

Jul 23, 2025 · Plan your visit with this Samarkand travel guide. Discover top sights, Silk Road history, tips, and what to see in Uzbekistan’s ancient city.

The historic town of Samarkand, located in a large oasis in the valley of the Zerafshan River, in the north-eastern region of Uzbekistan, is considered the crossroads of world cultures with a …

Dec 30, 2025 · The Complete City Guide to Samarkand, Uzbekistan’s magnificent Silk Road City.In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about traveling to Samarkand …

Dec 19, 2025 · Home to some of the world’s most intricate and exquisite architecture, Samarkand in Uzbekistan has been rising in popularity to become a real tourism hotspot. Famous for its …

Samarkand is the city that is the bejewelled crown of the Silk Road, a rhapsody of ornate Islamic architecture with turquoise domes and soaring tiled minarets. It's one of the twin pillars of the …

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Mar 20, 2025 · Samarkand is Uzbekistan’s second largest city after its capital, Tashkent. Well-known for its mesmerising blue/turquoise-tiled madrasahs, mosques, and minarets, …

Samarkand is the second-largest center for economy, science, and culture in Uzbekistan, after Tashkent. The region's UNESCO World Heritage Site architectural monuments make …