Bukhara Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Bukhara Province of Uzbekistan
About Bukhara
According to the legend Bukhara was founded by KingSiavash, a legendary Persian prince from the beginnings of the Persian Empire. After the treason of his stepmotherSudabeh, who accused him that he wanted to seduce her and betray his father, Siavash went into exile to Turan.Afrasiab, the King of Samarkand, married his daughterFerganiza(Farangis)to him and granted him a vassal kingdom in the oasis of Bukhara. Later, Siavash was accused that he wanted to overthrow King Afrasiab and was executed in front of his wife. Siavash's father sentRostam, the legendary Persian hero to Turan and Rostam brought Ferganiza (Farangis) and their sonKai Khosrowback to Persia. The history of Bukhara can be traced back to the 4th or 5th cent. AD, the date of the first coins with Sogdian writing in an alphabet d
Top Attractions in Bukhara
Explore the best things to see and do in Bukhara:
- ★Ark Citadel
- ★Baha' al-Din Naqshband Mausoleum
- ★Baland Mosque
- ★Bolo Hauz Mosque
- ★Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- ★Chor-Bakr
- ★Chor Minor
- ★Fayzulla Xoʻjayev House
Where to Eat in Bukhara
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bolo Khauz Teahouse
- 🍴Doston House
- 🍴Minzifa
Where to Stay in Bukhara
- 🏨Amelia Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Amulet
- 🏨Hotel Grand Nodirbek
- 🏨Hotel Malika-Bukhara
- 🏨Komil Hotel
- 🏨Lyab-i House Hotel
Bukhara Travel Guide Sections
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