**📍Bukhara, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
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From Samarkand, we took the high-speed train and arrived in Bukhara in precisely an hour and 43 minutes. The station is 13 km away from the old part of the city, and the taxi fare is 2 €! We arrived late at night, chose a hotel in the heart of the old city, right next to Po-i-Kalajan main square, which unfortunately I can't recommend because upon arrival, they told us they were fully booked and would take us to another hotel. So far, all the hotels in Uzbekistan have been good, so I believe whichever you choose, you won't go wrong.

With only one full day left in Uzbekistan, we debated whether to go to Bukhara or Khiva, but Bukhara won out because it's closer, and with the hope of seeing Khiva next time. I'm glad we chose Bukhara for this trip; I think it's a bigger city with more to see.

The main square, with its unusual name Po-i-Kalajan, is again surrounded by mosques and madrasas, but this one stands out with the Kalan Minaret, which is almost all that remains of old Bukhara. Genghis Khan found it so beautiful that he ordered it not to be burned, while he leveled much of the rest of the city during his conquests.

The old part of Bukhara is peaceful, oriental, full of bazaars, and street vendors. I have to brag that I bought a new watch, a model over 40 years old, made in the USSR (8th photo) for 10 €! For antique lovers, Bukhara is paradise! And for lovers of fur hats. Here you can buy a genuine fur hat for 20-25 € (10th photo), and the vendors love to haggle, so never accept the first price.

Within walking distance from the square is the Ark Fortress, surrounded by thick walls, the main refuge for the people during Genghis Khan's conquests, now a very recognizable tourist attraction.

Even though we only spent one day in Bukhara, we visited so much that I had to split the photos into 2 posts.

Based on this introduction, how do you like Bukhara? 🕌☀️📜