Mir Arab Oliy Madrasa

Mir Arab Oliy Madrasa is a school in Bukhara, Uzbekistan which is located on Abu Hayz Kabir ko’chasi. Mir Arab Oliy Madrasa is situated nearby to the college Маданият Коллеж, as well as near the mosque Jome masjid.

Opening hours: Monday—Saturday open 24 hours
Type: School
Also known as: “Мир Араб Исламский Университет”
Address: Abu Hayz Kabir ko’chasi, 200124

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ark of Bukhara and Bolo Haouz Mosque.

Ark of Bukhara

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The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. The Ark's current structure began to develop during the 16th century under the Shaybanid Uzbek dynasty, while all of its existing buildings were constructed in the last three centuries. Ark of Bukhara is situated 220 metres southeast of Mir Arab Oliy Madrasa.

Bolo Haouz Mosque

Reservoir

Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, CC BY 2.0.

Bolo Haouz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city.

Kalan Minaret

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The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. The minaret, designed by Bako, was built on an earlier existing structure called Kalyan by the Qarakhanid ruler Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127 to summon Muslims to prayer five times a day. Kalan Minaret is situated 640 metres southeast of Mir Arab Oliy Madrasa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bukhara and Medrese Kosh.

Bukhara

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Bukhara is a city historically astride the Silk Road in the Samarkand through Bukhara region of Uzbekistan. It has a wealth of architecture and culture and is a must-see destination on any tour of this region.