{"id":374,"date":"2020-08-27T10:08:58","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T10:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/staging\/?destination=samarkand-registan-medressas"},"modified":"2024-06-06T01:38:10","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T17:38:10","slug":"samarkand-registan-medressas","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/destination\/samarkand-registan-medressas\/","title":{"rendered":"Samarkand Registan Medressas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/api.mapbox.com\/styles\/v1\/visitsilkroad\/clvl3cel701dq01phev10aq9m\/static\/pin-s+ff0000(66.975756,39.654678)\/66.975756,39.654678,12.5,0\/725x300?access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoidmlzaXRzaWxrcm9hZCIsImEiOiJjbHV2YWEzbDMwMWRvMmpvYXd1NzRkNDcwIn0.iA4-BEz1MfIrSQRk3uxVkw\">\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting There<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Registan is in the heart of Samarkand, and can easily be reached on foot through the pedestrianised thoroughfare, or by mobility scooter for those with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can expect to be awe-struck by the grandeur of the medressas&#8217; facades, adorned with intricate tilework and majestic blue domes. Inside, the courtyards are adorned with beautiful mosaics and arches, creating a mesmerising atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medressas have great historical and cultural significance, serving as centres of learning in ancient times. Today, they stand as iconic landmarks and symbols of the city&#8217;s rich heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-_81ad97-f4.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-_81ad97-f4.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:300px;}.kb-gallery-id-_81ad97-f4 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-_81ad97-f4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel kb-gallery-id-_81ad97-f4 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-fluid-carousel kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-type=\"fluidcarousel\" data-slider-center-mode=\"true\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\"><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan2.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan2.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan2.jpg\" data-id=\"15094\" class=\"wp-image-15094 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\" \"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan1.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"  ><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan1.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan1.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan1.jpg\" data-id=\"15095\" class=\"wp-image-15095 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/visitsilkroad.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Samarkand-Registan-Medressas-Uzbekistan1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The complex dates back to the 15th century when Ulugh Beg, the ruler of the Timurid Empire, commissioned the construction of the first medressa. Ulugh Beg&#8217;s Medressa, named after him, became a renowned centre of Islamic education and attracted students from far and wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 17th century, two more medressas were added to the complex. Tilya-Kori Medressa, meaning &#8220;adorned with gold,&#8221; was built by Yalangtush Bahadur, the ruler of the Shaibanid dynasty. Sher-Dor Medressa, built by Yalangtush&#8217;s grandson, featured unique tiger and lion motifs on its facade, symbolising the power and bravery of the rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Soviet era and into independence, the medressas were repurposed for various purposes, such as a museum and exhibition spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities Available<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Samarkand city Public education Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Famous Uzbek folk poets statues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rashid Temurov Museum and market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UNESCO World Heritage Registan Medressas are a breathtaking ensemble of Islamic architecture. 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