Magoki Kurpa Mosque

The Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque is a historical mosque in the Uzbek city of Bukhara. It was built in 1637. The mosque is located in the historical center of Bukhara, about 250 meters southwest of Po-i-Kalyan and 10 meters west of Toqi Telpak Furushon trading dome.

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Type: Mosque
Denomination: Sunni
Description: Mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Also known as: “Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kalan Minaret and Maghoki Attori Mosque.

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 270 metres northwest of Magoki Kurpa Mosque.

Maghoki Attori Mosque

Museum

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Maghoki Attori Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It forms a part of the historical religious complex of Lyab-i Hauz. The mosque is located in the historical center of Bukhara, about 300 meters southwest of Po-i-Kalyan, 100 meters southwest of the Toqi Telpak Furushon trading dome and 100 meters east of Lab-i Hauz. Maghoki Attori Mosque is situated 150 metres east of Magoki Kurpa Mosque.

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. Khoja Gaukushan Ensemble is situated 120 metres south of Magoki Kurpa Mosque.

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.