Bukhara

Today we took a 5 hour walking tour around the old city of Bukhara. It was quite incredible to learn about the layers of history. Bukhara is very old town in the Sill Route but only three buildings remain from the 10th century because the rest of the city was completely destroyed by Gingis Khan. Then the city was rebuilt during Amir Timur times in 15th century. The last emir was in early 20th century - he ran away from the Bolsheviks to Afghanistan. There are many stunning Medresses but also some uniquely gorgeous minaret and mausoleum made from the bricks, with different brick patterns. Old city is so beautiful with the labyrinth of narrow streets and a large Jewish quarter. Sadly, most Bukhara Jews left in the 90s. There is one synagogue bug it was closed. In the evening I went to the hammam, and took pictures of the minaret and Medresses in the dark.Читать далее