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- Uzbekistan
- Lyab-i-Hauz
Lyab-i-Hauz
The Lyab-i-Hauz is the tree-shaded area surrounding the
last-surviving
hauz(public pond) in downtown Bukhara. Although public
ponds were once widespread in Bukhara, many of them were filled in
during the 1920s and 30s; however, the Lyab-i-Hauz was left to
stand - principally because it is located in the middle of a
spectacular architectural ensemble, that includes the Kukeldash
madrasah (a magnificent school building adorned with heraldic
ornamentation), and a
khanqah(an inn, used by members of the Sufi brotherhood)
built by Nadir Divan-Beghi. The area surrounding Lyab-i-Hauz is
lined with restaurants and cafés, most of which serve alcohol,
while old men play chess at stone tables, and the strains of live
music fill the air every evening. The Lyab-i-Hauz is a wonderful
place to while away the hours, soaking up the spirit of downtown
Bukhara.
Information & Facts
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Language
Uzbek is the official state language, but Russian is used
in much day-to-day official and international
communication.
Money
The official currency is the Sum (UZS), which is divided into
100 tiyins. Foreign currencies (US dollars, Euros) can readily be
exchanged at banks, exchange offices, hotels and shops in the
cities, but many hotels and transport providers will require
payment in hard currency, like US dollars. Credit cards are
accepted in major hotels located in the tourist centres. Travellers
cheques have limited acceptance.
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