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Po-i-Kalyan Complex

Po-i-Kalyan Complex

The 12th-century Kalyan Minaret with its mosque and madrasa.

Photo: Официальный веб-сайт Агентства культурного наследия Республики Узбекистан, CC BY 4.0
Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret to which the name refers, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah. The positioning of the three structures creates a square courtyard in its center, with the Mir-i-Arab and the Kalan Mosque standing on opposite ends.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Visiting tips

  • Golden hour lights up the brickwork beautifully.
  • Best season in Uzbekistan: April to May and September to October.
  • Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.

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Where to stay nearby

The most convenient base is Bukhara. Recommended areas: Lyabi-Hauz (around the old pool, the heart of town); Old town lanes (courtyard guesthouses); Near Ark Fortress (quiet and historic).

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