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Ulughbek Medressa

39.7768° N · 64.4175° E|Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Built in 1417, this is central Asia's oldest medressa and the model for many others. The attractive structure is decorated with blue tiles.

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.

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39.7768° N · 64.4175° EBukhara, Uzbekistan