Ulughbek Medressa, Bukhara

Built in 1417, the Ulughbek Medressa is the oldest medressa in Central Asia.

It is one of three built by Ulughbek; the others are in Samarkand's Registan and in Gijduvan (45km from Bukhara towards Samarkand).

This elegant version in Bukhara contains many niches around a central courtyard and is decorated with blue tiles.

The Ulughbek Medressa is located just east of the Taqi-Zargaron (Jewelry) Bazaar.

Quick Facts on Ulughbek Medressa

Site Information
Names:	Ulughbek Medressa
Categories:	academic buildings
Visitor and Contact Information
Coordinates:	39.776814° N, 64.417466° E
Address:	Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Lodging:	View hotels near Ulughbek Medressa

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