Khiva, UzbekistanAbout this attraction
The Juma Mosque is one of the principal monuments of Itchan Kala, Khiva's walled old city. A mosque was first documented here in the 10th century, and the present building was rebuilt in the late 18th century, around 1788. It stands in the middle of the old town on the road between the West and East gates.
It is a large, flat-roofed brick building. Inside, a hall of wooden columns holds up the roof, and sources count more than 200 of them, many reused from older buildings and some replaced in a 1996 to 1997 renovation. A tall minaret was added beside it at the end of the 18th century. The shaded hall is a calm place to rest between sights.
- Opening hours
- No hours found. Unverified: Lonely Planet, Orexca, read 2026-11-11
- Time to allow
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Good for
- History lovers, Photographers, Architecture fans
- Website
- khivamuseum.uz
Where to pray
Khiva's own museum describes the mosque as an exhibition space (founded as such in 1983), and a heritage database lists its current use as a museum, so it is not an active place of worship. Visitors usually dress modestly and keep voices low.
Must see
- The forest of wooden columns
- Especially the oldest carved ones
- And the tall minaret outside
Location
Itchan Kala, between the West Gate and East Gate, Khiva, Uzbekistan
DirectionsNearby
Within 5 km, nearest first.
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