Samarkand, Uzbekistan / 2025

Samarkand 🇺🇿 is one of the jewels of the Silk Road, a city where history glows in turquoise domes and mosaic-covered madrasas ✨. Walking through the Registan Square 🏛️, surrounded by three monumental madrasas, feels like stepping into a living fairytale. The city is also home to the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum 🕌, where Tamerlane rests beneath a jade-green tombstone, and the majestic Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, a hillside of richly decorated tombs that sparkle in the sunlight. But Samarkand is not only history—its bazaars buzz with traders selling dried fruits, nuts, and colorful textiles 🛍️, keeping the Silk Road spirit alive. By night, the monuments light up beautifully, making the city feel timeless.

🚇 How to get there

By train 🚆: High-speed Afrosiyob trains connect Samarkand with Tashkent (2 hours) and Bukhara (1.5 hours).

By plane ✈️: Samarkand International Airport has flights to Tashkent, Moscow, Istanbul, and Dubai.

By taxi 🚖: Shared taxis run frequently between nearby cities like Bukhara and Shahrisabz.

💰 How much does it cost

Attractions 🎟️: Major sites like Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, and Gur-e-Amir usually charge €3–5).

Transport 🚖/🚆: High-speed train from Tashkent ~150,000 UZS (€12). Taxi rides in the city cost ~10,000–20,000 UZS (€0.80–1.50).

Food 🍲: Plov or laghman noodles in a local restaurant costs 30,000–50,000 UZS (€2–4).

Total budget: A full day of sightseeing with food and transport costs around €20–30.

Samarkand is a masterpiece of the Silk Road—where empires rose, caravans passed, and beauty still dazzles travelers today 🌟.

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