Navruz Festival
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CulturePublic Holiday
Navruz (21–23 March) brings sumalak cauldrons, music, and decorated public squares. Book hotels early; expect crowds at Registan-adjacent events. Dress in layers — mornings can still be cool.
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The heart of ancient Samarkand, Registan Square is flanked by three gr…
Registan Square
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Mazar and memorial complex "Fakiha Abu Lais Samarkandi" (Imam al-Huda)
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Free entry
RecommendedFree
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Mausoleum of "Imam ad-Darimi"
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Free entry