Samarkand, Uzbekistan
About this attraction
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, one of the most magnificent architectural marvels in Samarkand, stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Timurid Empire. Commissioned by Amir Timur (Tamerlane) after his Indian campaign of 1399, it carries the name of his senior wife, Saray Mulk Khanum, known as Bibi-Khanym. In its day it was one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.
The mosque is built on a colossal scale. A towering entrance portal opens onto a vast courtyard surrounded by arcades, and the main dome rises about 40 meters, decorated with mosaics and inscriptions. Much of the original building fell into ruin over the centuries, and what visitors see today was largely restored from the 1970s onward.
Visitors can walk the courtyard, admire the great portal and the carved marble Quran stand at its center, and continue to the Siab Bazaar next door.
- Opening hours
- Sources conflict: 08:00-20:00 summer and 09:00-18:00 winter in one listing, 09:00-22:00 and 07:00-22:00 in others, 09:00-18:00 in a general guide. Unverified: from kupi.com, offpeaktrip, travelsetu, read 2026-11-11.
Location
Bibikhonim St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
DirectionsNearby
Within 5 km, nearest first.
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