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Khiva, Uzbekistan

Top things to do in Khiva

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Historic site
Historic site

Dishan Kala

The outer walled district of Khiva, featuring historic gates, residential neighborhoods, and a glimpse into everyday life beyond the inner city.

Religious site
Religious site

Islamkhodja Madrasah

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A large madrasah complex featuring Khiva's tallest minaret, offering panoramic views of the old city.

Historic site
Historic site

Itchan Kala

Itchan Kala is the historic walled inner city of Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with ancient mosques, madrasahs, and palaces.

Religious site
Religious site

Juma Mosque, Khiva

Juma Mosque in Khiva is a historic Friday mosque renowned for its forest of 213 wooden columns dating from the 10th to 18th centuries.

Landmark
Landmark

Kaltaminor

Kaltaminor is an unfinished 19th-century minaret in Khiva, famous for its turquoise tiles and massive base that make it a striking landmark.

Historic site
Historic site

Konya Ark

The ancient fortress and citadel of Khiva, housing a palace, harem, and summer mosque within its walls.

Religious site
Religious site

Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah

A 19th-century madrasah named after the Khan of Khiva, now a museum showcasing Islamic education and local history.

Historic site
Historic site

Nurullabai Palace

A 19th-century palace turned museum, showcasing the opulent lifestyle of Khiva's last khan with ornate interiors and royal artifacts.

Religious site
Religious site

Olloqulixon Madrasa

A historic madrasah with a striking two-story facade and vibrant decorative tiles, reflecting Khiva's architectural splendor.

Landmark
Landmark

Ota Darvaza

Ota Darvaza, or Father Gate, is the western entrance to Khiva's Itchan Kala, leading directly to the city's main square and its iconic monuments.

Religious site
Religious site

Pahlavon Mahmud Complex

A mausoleum complex honoring the poet-wrestler Pahlavon Mahmud, crowned by a striking turquoise dome.

Landmark
Landmark

Polvon Gate

Polvon Gate is a towering 19th-century city gate named after the revered local hero Pahlavon Mahmud, marking the eastern entrance to Khiva's inner fortress.

Landmark
Landmark

Tosh Gate

Tosh Gate is a historic stone entrance to Khiva's outer city, Dishan Kala, notable for its solid masonry and defensive architecture.

Historic site
Historic site

Toshhovli Palace

A 19th-century palace of Khiva khans, famed for its dazzling blue tilework and carved wooden columns.

Landmark
Landmark

Bogcha Gate

One of the historic gates of Khiva's inner city, serving as a key entrance to the Itchan Kala and offering views of the old city walls.