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- Asia
- Uzbekistan
- Registan Square
Registan Square
Registan Square is Uzbekistan most popular sight, its
substantial portals, domes and minarets visible from just about
everywhere in the city.
Of the three madrassahs (religious schools) in Registan Square,
Ulugbek Madrassah is the oldest, dating from 1412. The main façade
is covered with splendid mosaic floral patterns made in islimi
style, and has a tall portal decorated with astral patterns. The
right-angled courtyard of the madrassah is enclosed with a
two-storey building housing hujra cells for over 100 students to
live in. To the left is the royal Mirza Caravanserai and opposite
it is a shelter for wandering Sufi dervishes.
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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