Palace Ak-Saray
If you want to know about our power,
Look at our buildings! "
Shahrisabs is no less rich in architectural monuments than any other city in Uzbekistan.
Look at our buildings! "
Shahrisabs is no less rich in architectural monuments than any other city in Uzbekistan.
A historical tour of Uzbekistan, especially to Shahrisabs, includes the construction of the Ak-Saray palace, which was built by Amir Temur. He deliberately chose an empty field where there was not any construction. Temur did not want something to "spoil" a beautiful view of the finished palace.
In order to build such a palace, Temur asked for the release of 50 thousand prisoners, among whom were well-known masters and architects from North India, Khorezm, Iraq, and Iran. Artisans and architects worked to implement the idea of the ruler.
On the historical excursion of Shahrisabs, you can learn more about the names and lives of famous artists and architects who worked on the construction of the Ak-Saray palace.
The idea of Amir Temur's turning into reality He built the palace, which had no equal in its grandeur and beauty. On the main portal of the palace was written: "If you want to know about our power, look at our buildings."
Ak-Saray Palace was distinguished by its high entrance, which led to a very long corridor. The portal on both sides is decorated with brick arches, above which the master of arts and crafts has been working for a long time. The arches were covered with tiles and painted with colorful stains.
The reception room of the palace has a square shape, the walls of which were decorated with azure and gold paintings. Polished tiles complement the whole picture and excite visitors. The ceiling of the palace had gilt trim.
On the design of the rooms and their decoration, no less gold was spent than on the first floor of the Ak-Saray. Although in those days, the second floor was closed for visiting, when to Amir Temur came the ambassador from Spain, Ruy Gonzalez de Clavijo, the governor decided to show him all the decorations of the palace and not stop at one reception, which was located on the ground floor.
The ambassador, Rury Gonsales de Claviho, wrote about all his impressions in his letters, which were preserved until our days. The upper floor of the palace consists of many chambers and different departments. When he heard about it, every room and bathroom were intended for a specific purpose, but the Spanish ambassador quickly became entangled in their mission. In general, we can say that all the rooms had a rich decoration of azure and gold. While masters had worked carefully on the decoration of rooms, it could not be compared to the works of artists from Paris in terms of beauty.
On the roof of the Palace of Ak-Saray was situated a house. Architects created a design and work of a house with a waterfall that flowed from its roof all year.It was a breathtaking view, which enthralls all visitors.
The pool had such a design that water passed through a special leaden gutter from Tahtakaracha pass, which is located in the mountains.
Unfortunately, a little bit of this palace remained from our days. The endless wars and raids have done their job. However, at the same time, the palace of Ak-Saray remains an architectural monument of this region, and from year to year, many tourists visit it.
The arch of the central portal of the Ak-Saray palace was destroyed about 200 years ago. His size was equal to 22.5 meters. It was the largest portal in the whole of Central Asia at that time.
Only several pylons, which reach heights of about 38 meters, survived the arches.
For a long time, it carried out the restoration of the palace of Ak-Saray. Architects are trying to achieve good results and restore the building. Nevertheless, the records about the palace, and how it looked, remained very small.
Now, the palace has been restored as much as possible and is ready to receive its visitors.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is happy to provide you with transport and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Shahrisabs.
In order to build such a palace, Temur asked for the release of 50 thousand prisoners, among whom were well-known masters and architects from North India, Khorezm, Iraq, and Iran. Artisans and architects worked to implement the idea of the ruler.
On the historical excursion of Shahrisabs, you can learn more about the names and lives of famous artists and architects who worked on the construction of the Ak-Saray palace.
The idea of Amir Temur's turning into reality He built the palace, which had no equal in its grandeur and beauty. On the main portal of the palace was written: "If you want to know about our power, look at our buildings."
Ak-Saray Palace was distinguished by its high entrance, which led to a very long corridor. The portal on both sides is decorated with brick arches, above which the master of arts and crafts has been working for a long time. The arches were covered with tiles and painted with colorful stains.
The reception room of the palace has a square shape, the walls of which were decorated with azure and gold paintings. Polished tiles complement the whole picture and excite visitors. The ceiling of the palace had gilt trim.
On the design of the rooms and their decoration, no less gold was spent than on the first floor of the Ak-Saray. Although in those days, the second floor was closed for visiting, when to Amir Temur came the ambassador from Spain, Ruy Gonzalez de Clavijo, the governor decided to show him all the decorations of the palace and not stop at one reception, which was located on the ground floor.
The ambassador, Rury Gonsales de Claviho, wrote about all his impressions in his letters, which were preserved until our days. The upper floor of the palace consists of many chambers and different departments. When he heard about it, every room and bathroom were intended for a specific purpose, but the Spanish ambassador quickly became entangled in their mission. In general, we can say that all the rooms had a rich decoration of azure and gold. While masters had worked carefully on the decoration of rooms, it could not be compared to the works of artists from Paris in terms of beauty.
On the roof of the Palace of Ak-Saray was situated a house. Architects created a design and work of a house with a waterfall that flowed from its roof all year.It was a breathtaking view, which enthralls all visitors.
The pool had such a design that water passed through a special leaden gutter from Tahtakaracha pass, which is located in the mountains.
Unfortunately, a little bit of this palace remained from our days. The endless wars and raids have done their job. However, at the same time, the palace of Ak-Saray remains an architectural monument of this region, and from year to year, many tourists visit it.
The arch of the central portal of the Ak-Saray palace was destroyed about 200 years ago. His size was equal to 22.5 meters. It was the largest portal in the whole of Central Asia at that time.
Only several pylons, which reach heights of about 38 meters, survived the arches.
For a long time, it carried out the restoration of the palace of Ak-Saray. Architects are trying to achieve good results and restore the building. Nevertheless, the records about the palace, and how it looked, remained very small.
Now, the palace has been restored as much as possible and is ready to receive its visitors.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," is happy to provide you with transport and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Shahrisabs.
