Varahshan Palace

There is one more famous architectural monument in the south part of the Ark Citadel—Varahshan Palace, which was built in the 5th century.

Varahshan palace was active for several centuries; roughly, from the eighth to the ninth centuries.The palace was permanently reconstructed and renewed. However, during its bloom, the palace represented itself as a smooth-running construction.
There were three halls that were called: "western", "eastern" and "red".

The western hall was the tiniest of the three.Its western part had an exit to a wide courtyard with an area of 30x9 meters. All the territory of the inner courtyard was made of burnt bricks. The completely western hall, which was like a courtyard, had rich decorations.

Eastern Hall is a medium-sized space.that was located on the southern side of the hall has an extended form.
At the same time, it forms a certain platform. A big picture of the ruler on the throne and a scene from a royal reception is also located here.
Red Hall This is the biggest hall in the palace. In front of the couch, there are eminences that were used for fire baskets and lamps.

The walls of the red hall are painted with animals and plants, as well as scenes of hunting.
The whole territory of Varahshan palace was constructed at a scaled size and had beautiful, rich decoration with frescos.

The Palace is impressive in its significance, but it remains a desolate location.
This is the oversight of many tour companies. The guides of the "Orient Mice" tour company, on the other hand, will gladly include this location in the list of excursions along Bukhara and will tell interesting stories about this architectural monument.

Our travel agency, «Orient Mice», provides you with pleasure, transport and expert guides who will show you not only Uzbekistan's cities but also the amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Bukhara.

Sights of Bukhara

The Lyabi Hauz Ensemble

Architectural Ensemble of the Kosh-Madrasah

Bukhara State Museum-Park of Architecture and Art

Varahshan Palace

Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace

Emir's Zindan

Complex Poi Kalon

Hodja Gaukushon complex

The Mausoleum of Amir Kulol

Buyan-Kuli Khan Mausoleum

Samanids' Mausoleum

Seyfaddin Boharzi's Mausoleum

Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum

Chor Bakr Qubba

Madrasah Abdulaziz Khan

Madrasah Abdullakhan

Kulba-Kukaldash

Mir Arab Madrasah

Madrasah Modari Khan

Madrasah Nadir Divan Begi

Ulugbek Madrasah

Chor-Minor Madrasah

Memorial House-Museum of Fayzulla Hodjaev

Memorial Complex of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi

The Baland Mosque

Mosque of Bolo Khouz

Kalon Mosque

Magoki Attori Mosque

Namozgokh mosque

Kalon Minaret

Trade Domes: Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Sarrafon, and Toki-Tilpak-Furushon

Fayziabad Khanaka

Hodja Zaynuddin Khanaka

Ark Citadel