architecture
The Registan Ensemble
Three tiled madrasas face a shared square in the heart of Samarkand.
The story behind the place
The Registan brings the Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor and Tilya-Kori madrasas together around an open square. Tall tiled portals give each building its own presence while the three form a single urban ensemble. The square served as a centre of trade before becoming a ceremonial setting under Ulugh Beg. Its name is associated with a sandy place.
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Read more from the sources
- Uzbekistan Tourism — Registanuzbekistan.travel
- Uzbekistan Tourism — Registan Squareuzbekistan.travel
