Shukhov Water Tower

Shukhov Water Tower is a water tower in , . Shukhov Water Tower is situated nearby to the reservoir , as well as near .
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: water tower in Bukhara
  • Also known as: “Shukhov Tower” and “Shukhov Tower (Bukhara)”
  • Postal code: 200100

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bolo Haouz Mosque and Ark of Bukhara.

Reservoir
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is a historical in , . Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with other parts of the historic city.

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The is a massive fortress located in the city of , , 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. is situated 220 metres east of Shukhov Water Tower.

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The Kalyan Minaret is a minaret of the complex in , 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. is situated 610 metres southeast of Shukhov Water Tower.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Medrese Kosh and Bukhara.

Locality
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is a locality.

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

Shukhov Water Tower

Latitude
39.77795° or 39° 46′ 41″ north
Longitude
64.40851° or 64° 24′ 31″ east
Open location code
8JF6QCH5+5C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1091692833
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q107745845
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In Other Languages

From Kara-Kalpak to Uzbek—“Shukhov Water Tower” goes by many names.
  • Kara-Kalpak: “Shuxov minarası”
  • Russian: “Водонапорная башня Шухова”
  • Russian: “Шуховская башня (Бухара)”
  • Russian: “Шуховская башня”
  • Uzbek: “Shuxov minorasi”
  • Uzbek: “Suv quvuri minorasi”

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