01. July 2026
Day 56: Samarkand
Overview
Driving duration: 2:18 h
Distance: 119 km
Avg Speed: 52 km/h
Start: Close to Jizzakh
End: Samarkand
Night Location: 39°39'32" N 67°4'2" E
Uzbekistan
After a good and quiet night, we did the 2 hours to Samarkand and visited the city from a parking spot close to the Registan. The city was really impressive and I let the pictures speak today. I was somehow quite fascinated by the beautifully worked ceilings.
Pictures
Tilakari Madrasa
Ulugh Beg Madrasa
Sherdar Madrasa
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling
Ceiling