Nakhot shorak is a traditional chickpea dish and an important part of local food beyond plov and shashlik. Here it's made home-style; call ahead to check the opening hours before you visit.
Samarkand International Airport
Samarkand International Airport is an international airport located on the northern outskirts of Sam…
Samarkand Railway Station
The main railway station of Samarkand, serving high-speed Afrosiyob trains from Tashkent and Bukhara…
Emergency services
Single emergency number 112. Police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101, gas emergency 104.
Attractions

The heart of ancient Samarkand, Registan Square is flanked by three gr…
From 40,000 UZS

Kok-Saray Hill (Samarkand Citadel) is a historic fortress mound in the…
Free entry

Mazar and memorial complex of Faqih Abu Lays Samarkandi is a sacred pi…
Free entry

Mausoleum and Complex of Imam ad-Darimi — a revered religious-memorial…
Free entry
From authentic plov to modern cafes

A breakfast café near the Amir Temur monument.
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A restaurant with music in the evenings and an open terrace.
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An Italian restaurant with a wide choice of ice cream.
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A café with a terrace a short walk from Bibi-Khanym.
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