Citadel Kunya-ark
Citadel Kunya-ark
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Arang-khan began the construction of this citadel complex in 1686, which contains a house for khan, the members of his family and dignitaries.
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Sammy J
Haifa, Israel83 contributions
Sept 2021
One of the places not to be missed in Ichan Kola. This is one of the two palaces, winch allows a walk along a place rooms and also a climb to the inner city walls. The climb opens a great view. Allow about 1hour to this part to explore its best.
Written 11 October 2021
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byryr62
40 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is an amazing and spectacular complex. When you first enter, it's a dusty excavation site and looks moderately interesting. Then you turn a corner and you are face to face with an enormous blue-tiled wall that is really spectacular. If you are in Khiva, don't miss it.
Written 15 May 2023
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Jean B
Geneva, Switzerland452 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Going to Khiva without seeing the citadel would be a big mistake. This city surrounded by walls forms an incredible ensemble with several ancient Madrasas transformed into museums or craft presentation centers.
Part of the walls were destroyed and rebuilt in the 19th century.
It is wise to take your time for this visit and even sit on the terrace of a café on the main street in order to realize that several wedding couples come to visit this place with their families and to pray in certain holy places . On several occasions dancers occupied the central street and attracted visitors. There’s always something exciting happening.
You should definitely not leave the site before the minarets and buildings are illuminated. This is when they are best highlighted.
Part of the walls were destroyed and rebuilt in the 19th century.
It is wise to take your time for this visit and even sit on the terrace of a café on the main street in order to realize that several wedding couples come to visit this place with their families and to pray in certain holy places . On several occasions dancers occupied the central street and attracted visitors. There’s always something exciting happening.
You should definitely not leave the site before the minarets and buildings are illuminated. This is when they are best highlighted.
Written 28 September 2023
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patdia
Sardinia, Italy2,456 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
This place is located inside the fortified citadel and represented the residence of the city's rulers. It is made up of several buildings and visiting them is like taking a step back in time. The open-air Throne Room is interesting with a circular area in the center where the "royal yurt" was set up.
Written 19 November 2023
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clara185
revine lago1,214 contributions
June 2024 • Friends
When the citadel was completed in 1688, Kunya Ark turned out to be a kind of "fortress within a fortress", separated from Ichan-kala by a high earthen wall. A winter and summer mosque, a reception hall, the premises of a female part (harem), a mint, stables, workshops, living quarters, etc. were located here.
Written 10 June 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,444 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
The Citadel Kunya-ark is essentially a "city within the city." Built in the 17th century and later expanded, it served as the administrative center for the Khanate of Khiva and the palace residence for the Khan. At its peak, it included the Khan's mosque, residence, court, reception area, powder mill, arsenal, mint, harem, kitchen, stables and other buildings. A small museum is now housed inside. The intricate tiles and carved wooden doors are particularly beautiful.
Written 27 October 2024
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,118 contributions
Oct 2022
Lots of things to see in this labyrinth, magnificent tiles, carved columns, colorful ceilings . . . Always intended as a self-contained citadel of the Khan, his family and court, the original was destroyed by the Persians in the 19th century. So what we see here is much later 19th century, but it is hard to tell so. In any case, the place blows your socks off !
Written 10 November 2022
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Michael T
Leeds, UK331 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
40,000 is the sort of price for entrance that you have to pay for a place like this. There are some museums inside the site and archaeological excavations that you can see, but I found the overall experience underwhelming. However, it does make a change from madrassahs.
Written 21 May 2024
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Ramadama
New Providence, NJ2,919 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
The old Ark is a must whe visitng Khiva. The tile work is spectacular on the building.
I also loved the thrown room and the summer palace. All are very well preserved
The coin room was a quick look.
I also loved the thrown room and the summer palace. All are very well preserved
The coin room was a quick look.
Written 7 October 2021
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scmp79
Ireland162 contributions
July 2017 • Friends
I'm not really one for searching out 'perfect' photo spots for sunrise and sunset, but I would make an exception for this! The walls of Khiva are a remarkable monument in general, but up here at sunset was very very beautiful!
Written 11 January 2018
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what does admission cost or is it free and open to the public?
Written 1 August 2017
did this as part of a tour and I think it was a ticket that covers many sights in the city although if you want to go up to the watchtower there is an extra cost. But really the admission prices to historic monuments in uzbekistan are very cheap for a western tourist so nothing to worry about
Written 2 August 2017
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