Hoja Zayniddin Mosque and Khanqah

Hoja Zayniddin Mosque and Khanqah is a mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Hoja Zayniddin Mosque and Khanqah is situated nearby to the pond Ховуз - пруд, as well as near Khoja Zayniddin Mosque.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Denomination: Sunni
Also known as: “Complexo de Hoja Zayniddin”, “Complexo de Khoja Zaynuddin”, “Complexo Hoja Zayniddin”, “Complexo Khoja Zaynuddin”, “Conjunto de Hoja Zayniddin”, “Conjunto Hoja Zayniddin”, “Hoja Zayniddin Complex”, “Khanqah de Hoja Zayniddin”, “Khanqah de Khoja Zaynuddin”, “Khanqah Hoja Zayniddin”, “Khanqah Khoja Zaynuddin”, “Khoja Zaynuddin Complex”, “Mesquita de Hoja Zayniddin”, “Mesquita de Khoja Zaynuddin”, “Mesquita Hoja Zayniddin”, “Mesquita Khoja Zaynuddin”, and “Xo’ja Zayniddin majmuasi”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Kalan Minaret and Ark of Bukhara.

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 250 metres east of Hoja Zayniddin Mosque and Khanqah.

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 330 metres north of Hoja Zayniddin Mosque and Khanqah.

Po-i-Kalyan

Place of worship

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Po-i-Kalan, or Poi Kalan, is an Islamic religious complex located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. The complex consists of three parts, the Kalan Mosque, the Kalan Minaret to which the name refers, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah. Po-i-Kalyan is situated 240 metres northeast of Hoja Zayniddin Mosque and Khanqah.

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.