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Great Minaret of the Kalon, Bukhara

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Marvel at the mastery of ancient bricklayers at Great Minaret of the Kalon, which dominates the landscape of Bukhara. Built in 1127 by Aslan Khan as a part of Po-i-Kalyan mosque, the carved, baked brick minaret stands 47 m (154 ft) and features 14 ornamental bands, the first use of glazed blue tiles now characteristic of the region. Once the tallest building in Central Asia, this giant mace-looking tower includes an observation deck--a rotunda with 16 carved arched fenestrations and a former execution site--for a great panorama of Bukhara. For travelers who use our world travel planner, Bukhara holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Great Minaret of the Kalon and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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• By Voyageur55France

  Ce monument très bien restauré est encore plus beau de nuit que de jour, bien magnifié par une très belle lumière, alors que les médersas attenantes sont très peu illuminées. On ne peut hélas pas y mo...  more »

  This well-restored monument is even more beautiful at night than during the day, well magnified by a beautiful light, while the adjoining medersas are very little illuminated. Unfortunately, you can't go up there
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• By yns_10

  This minaret has stood for over 9 centuries and is the only thing spared by Gengis Khan when ransacking the city. the Kaylan (great) minaret is a example of superior civil engineering and architectura...  more »

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