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Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Attractions
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✨ Bukhara Museums
Bukhara is a city of museums, with numerous fascinating collections to explore.
Bukhara State Architectural Art Museum-Preserve, established in 1922, boasts hundreds of exhibits, including documents, photographs, household items, coins, weapons, paintings, sculptures, books, ceramics, jewelry, fabrics, and much more.
Museum of Fine Arts features paintings, graphic art, and sculptures, with the oldest exhibits dating back to the 1st century BC. It also houses fragments of decor from the 6th-7th centuries, as well as works by contemporary artists.
Frequented by visitors, the Faizullah Khojaev House-Museum is situated in the historic Goziyon quarter. Khojaev was a prominent figure who advocated for improving the lives of people in the Bukhara Emirate. He was a leader of the Jadids who was executed in the 1930s. The house-museum displays his personal belongings, documents, photographs, and collections of utensils, furniture, and weapons.
Established in the 1990s, the History Museum of Restoration of Architectural Monuments of Bukhara focuses on the extensive restoration work undertaken in the historical part of Bukhara during the 20th century.
Museum of Carpet Weaving History, founded in 1991, showcases silk and woolen carpets from the 18th to the 21st centuries, originating from Uzbekistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Kazakhstan.
The Blacksmith History Forge Museum, situated in the Kuluta caravanserai, offers a glimpse into the history of blacksmithing. Visitors can observe the work of 18th to 21st-century blacksmiths and even participate in creating ironwork themselves.
Workshop-museum of Uzbek puppets is sure to captivate both children and adults. Learn about the doll-making process, marvel at the pumpkin dolls on display, and even purchase a doll as a souvenir or gift.
Located near Bukhara, Gijduvan Ceramics Museum showcases the work of both modern and traditional ceramic masters. The museum features pieces from a family dynasty spanning six generations in the craft.
Romitan Museum of Local History, also near Bukhara, is housed in what was once the winter residence of the Emir of Bukhara. The museum provides insight into Romitan's history and its notable residents.
Located 30 kilometers from Bukhara in the village of Afshana the Abu Ali Ibn Sina Memorial Museum was established in 1980 to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the renowned physician and scholar, Avicenna. Visitors can learn about his life and scientific contributions at this museum.
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