Registan Square at sunset showing Ulugh Beg, Tilya-Kori, and Sher-Dor madrasahs in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The UNESCO World Heritage Registan Square displays three 15th-17th century madrasahs with intricate blue tilework and towering minarets during golden hour in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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The Heart of the Silk Road
Registan Square stands as the crowning achievement of Timurid architecture, where three magnificent madrasahs frame one of Central Asia's most iconic public spaces.
Architectural Mastery
The Ulugh Beg Madrasah (left, 1420), Tilya-Kori Madrasah (center), and Sher-Dor Madrasah (right, 1636) showcase centuries of Islamic artistic tradition through their geometric tile patterns, soaring iwans, and decorative minarets.
Living Heritage
Visitors walk across the expansive plaza as warm sunset light illuminates the turquoise domes and azure mosaics that have made this UNESCO site a symbol of the historic Silk Road.
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