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A crossroads of cultures

Samarkand,
on its own terms.

A field guide for the city at the heart of the Silk Road — its monuments, neighbourhoods, food, and the people who keep them alive.

This week in Samarkand

Local insight, refreshed every Sunday

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UNESCO heritage

The sites that earned Samarkand its World Heritage listing

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Where to begin

Featured attractions

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Plan your visit

Build an itinerary that suits the time you have.

Pick a half-day, a full day, or two — we’ll suggest a walking order.

Emergency in Samarkand: Ambulance 103 · Police 102 · Fire 101 · Hospitals & phrases