Shah-i-Zinda
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Shah-i-Zinda is a necropolis in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, established in 1100. It is designated an object of tangible cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. Creators show an avenue of mausoleums and sacred shrines with turquoise majolica tiles and geometric mosaic work.
- Type
- necropolis
- Location
- Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Established
- 1100
- Designation
- object of tangible cultural heritage of Uzbekistan
- In videos
- 2 on Travelnetic
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Tips from creators
- Creators point out the bright turquoise majolica tiles and detailed geometric mosaic work on the historic tombs. See the moment ↓
- Creators describe the complex as an avenue lined with blue-tiled mausoleums and sacred shrines. See the moment ↓
What creators show here
Travelers walk through the ancient Shah-i-Zinda complex in Samarkand, which contains mausoleums and sacred shrines dating back to the 11th century. The footage highlights bright turquoise majolica tiles and detailed geometric mosaic work on the historic tombs.
Avenue of opulent blue-tiled mausoleums and sacred shrines.
Tours and experiences at Shah-i-Zinda
- Samarkand Private Walking Tour: Registan & Shah-i-Zindafrom $70 per person · 4.9★ (25 reviews)
- Duration
- varies, 3 hours to 4 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - Meet your guide at the Registan Square observation deck (main public viewing platform facing Registan Square).
- Languages
- English (guide)
- Includes
- Professional guide
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Format
- Private tour
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Shah-i-Zinda?
Shah-i-Zinda is in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is a necropolis.
How long do tours of Shah-i-Zinda take?
The tour with details shown on this page takes 3 hours, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Shah-i-Zinda cost?
Experiences that include Shah-i-Zinda on Viator start from about $70 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Shah-i-Zinda worth it?
Viator lists 1 experience that include Shah-i-Zinda. The top-rated shown here, "Samarkand Private Walking Tour: Registan & Shah-i-Zinda", has 4.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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