West of Samarkand, this holy city is so ancient that it is mentioned in the holy book of the Zoroastrians of the Avesta. Long, narrow streets, quaint architecture and the green splendor of the gardens will make you feel like a protagnonist of the eastern legends. Chor-Minor Madrasah, Poi-Kalyan Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah and other 140 architectural masterpieces of antiquity will delight any traveler.

Read more about this fascinating country in Tripatini member Verokika Tasheva's post Uzbekistan, Heart of the Great Silk Road.