Khoja Kalon mosque

Khoja Kalon mosque is a mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Khoja Kalon mosque is situated nearby to Khoja Gaukushan Ensemble, as well as near the historic building Хатам Хинду медрессе.

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Type: Mosque
Denomination: Sunni
Also known as: “Khoja Kalon Mosque” and “Xo’ja Kalon masjidi”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Khoja Gaukushan Ensemble and Kalan Minaret.

Khoja Gaukushan Ensemble

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The Khoja-Gaukushan Ensemble is one of the largest architectural complexes in the center of Bukhara. Along with a number of other buildings in central Bukhara, it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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 350 metres north of Khoja Kalon mosque.

Abdurakhmoni Alam Madrasah

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A'lam madrasah is a two-story madrasah located in the historical center of the city of Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Republic of Uzbekistan. It is included in the national list of real estate objects of material and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.

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.