Day 1

Today was so amazing day, because we visited   magic place.The  Samanid  mausoleum is located in the historical urban nucleus of the city of Bukhara, in a park laid out on the site of an ancient cemetery. The mesmerizing tomb of Ismael Samani is an architectural bolt from the blue. The oldest, best preserved and most breathtakingly original building in Bukhara, it is without doubt oneof the architectural highlights of any visit to Uzbekistan. This mausoleum in Samani Park, completed in 905, is the town’s oldest Muslim monument and probably its sturdiest architecturally. According to the legend, the founder of Samanids dynasty, Ismail Samanid, built this mausoleum for the father. Later this building became the family burial-vault of all Samanids. Presumably, Ismail himself, who died in 907, and his grandson Nasr II ibn Ahmad, who died in 943 and whose name was found on the wood plate above the entrance, were buried here. from the founder of the dynasty, Ismael, a...

  Today was so amazing trip, we visit Sitorai Mohi Hosa.Many people who visit this place call it as fairy Paradise. And it is true, because in this blessed gardens you could see numerous peacocks or the birds of Eden. They are walking about garden paths, dispiritedly staring at their dry thin feet. According to the legends, these birds were excluded from Paradise and as punishment have received extremely horrible voice. This place called Sitorai Mohi Hosa that located in the Pearl of Uzbekistan – Bukhara. Until now, they are walking about summer palace of Bukhara Emir. And here guides insistently advise every visitor to feed these royal birds, because they aren't even afraid of people. And they accurately take small pieces of bread out of hands. This is a historical place that was bought out by great ruler Ismail Samani from the Arabian conquerors. And that time referred to beginning of the Samanid Dynasty's governing. However, there were gardens and before Samanids. These flow...

 Today was our magic trip. Bukhara was  a center of development of handicraft production for many centuries. Nowadays the work of revival the crafts is being actively carried out. It’s blacksmithing, dyeing, silk weaving, wood carving and others.    Rites of initiation into masters Young people learn from the masters all the tricks and intricacies and then become masters. There’s particular rites of initiation into masters that is very interested for tourists. This rite takes place in a solemn and festive atmosphere.  Parents present robe and belt for master, because he has prepared young artists to work independently and adjusted to a positive result.   rites are also carried out in silk weaving, but in this case the master puts on the disciple robe and ties it with a gauze bandage (about 5-6 meters). In addition, as a sign of blessing, the student receives the tools and material. Moreover, the loom is set in the workshop of a new student.  Magic...

 Today was so amazing day for me because our journey was in Art museum.The museum is filled with a mix of Russian and Uzbek masters of realist and impressionist painting as well as some more contemporary pieces including by some now famed in the Nukus Savitsky Museum. There are also a small collection of jewelry, some sculptures, a wing that appears to be devoted to local contemporary artists (nice work). It appears there are several wings I didn't get to see due to closing hours. It also has a room with paintings and sculptures for sale by local artists. The Director very kindly admitted me even though it was closing early for the day and escorted me through the collection. He speaks Uzbek and Russian primarily. This collection is fine and I wish it was better advertised and appeared in more guidebooks so people could give it the visits it deserves The building was constructed in 1912 by the local masters Hoji Abdurahim Hayatov and Abduĝafor Karaulbegi under the guidance of the Ru...

Today was our 3rd practice lesson, and our trip was in Ark. As can be understood from previous parts, Bukhara has always been the city of merchants and clerics. But also, all these centuries Ark was hovering over the trading city - the "Bukhara Kremlin", an impregnable Khan citadel on a lone high hill with fortified slopes. In the previous chapter we crossed the Poy-Kalian Square and reached Ark's foot, now we will enter to the abode of the Bukhara nobility. Bukhara boasts many architectural and archaeological monuments. And the most ancient one is a fortress Ark that is located on an artificial hill high, about 20 meters its size and the square of 4. 2 hectares. Ark fortress is a colossal citadel that was built in the V century BC in Bukhara. It was used not only as a fortress for its intended purpose, but also as the main residence of the rulers of Bukhara for many centuries. All the buildings at the Ark refer to XVII-XX and while the Ark served as the seat of the ruler...

Today was our 2nd practice lesson, and it was in Kalyan Minoret.  Kalyan Minaret is one of the tallest buildings in Bukhara, its height is 46.5 m, and a fundamental part of all its leaves to a depth of 10 m with a diameter at the base of 9 m. Powerful tapered thinning ends up with massive pillar lantern cylindrical rotunda on stalactite crown.  Kalyan Minaret is located in eastern part of Bukhara and the history of its construction referred to the XI century. This monument originally served for the purpose of call for Muslim prayers. However later, this high minaret became an observation post, from which followed the appearance of the enemy and also served as a kind of beacon for trade caravans.   Also our trip was in Mir-Arab. This is a wonderful sightseeing that fascinates with its soulful atmosphere of oriental colors and ornament - madrassa Mir- Arab. It is located on an area of Kalyan square in Bukhara, and cannot be attributed to the hearsay among the most famous ma...

  Today was our first practice lesson, and we started our first trip at 8 AM. Meanwhile, today our tour guides were our groupmates Salomat and Nozima. Today they are prepared information about Lyabi-Houz and I approached a lot of information about this historical place, which is very popular in the world