Bukhara — The Jewel of the Silk Road

Historic Kalyan Minaret towering over Bukhara old town
Ornate entrance to a Bukhara madrasa
Poi Kalyan complex with mosque and minaret, Bukhara
Detailed brickwork pattern on Bukhara monument
Turquoise dome of a Bukhara mosque against blue sky
Covered trading dome interior in Bukhara bazaar
Lyabi-Hauz pool and plaza in historic Bukhara
Ancient caravanserai courtyard in Bukhara
Narrow alley between mud-brick walls in old Bukhara
Traditional Uzbek embroidery displayed in Bukhara shop
Ismail Samani Mausoleum ornate brickwork, Bukhara
Sunset light on Bukhara ancient rooftops
Local tea ceremony at a Bukhara chaikhana
Colorful silk fabrics at Bukhara textile market
Ark Fortress gate entrance in Bukhara
Panoramic rooftop view of Bukhara old city
Evening glow on Bukhara minarets and domes