UZBEKISTAN - Samarkand

One of the oldest cities of Uzbekistan was the capital of the powerful state of the Sogdians, and later the center of Amir Temur's great empire. The numerous monuments of Samarkand and its suburbs impress everyone with their beauty and splendor. The refined architectural shapes, intricate ornamentation, mosaics, blue-tile domes and facades are captivating all who see them.