Khorezm Region

The Urgench international airport under IATA code UGC is the nearest airport in the north of Uzbekistan desserving the historical city of Khiva. Flights operate to Tashkent daily and other flights to Dushanbe, Moscow and St-Petersburg.

This mausoleum is one of the most beautiful places in Khiva. Pahlavon Mahmud was a philosopher, a poet and legendary wrestler who became the patron saint of Khiva. His tomb was rebuilt in 1326 AD. Pahlavon Mahmud's tomb is in a Persian style room and covered with the finest tile Khiva.

Toshhovli Palace (Uzbek: Toshhovli saroyi, meaning “Stone Courtyard Palace”) is one of the most impressive royal residences in the historic city of Khiva. Located inside the walled inner town of Itchan Kala, the palace was built between 1830 and 1838 during the reign of Allakuli Khan, one of the most powerful khans of the Khiva Khanate. The khan ordered its construction because he wanted a residence that was more private and luxurious than the older royal citadel, the Kunya Ark.

Located in the western part of Ichan-Kala, include the madrassas Muhammad Amin Khan (1845-1855 ) and still impresses with its grandeur.

Ichan-Kala Citadel preserves the image of the ancient eastern city of Khiva. The findings of archaeologists suggest that Old Khiva, which already existed in the 5th century, served as a stage on the Great Silk Road. The old city, located inside the walls of Itchan-Kala, occupies an area of ​​about 30 hectares and is surrounded by a massive wall of 6-8 meters. Ditches were dug on the outer side of the walls, which were filled with water. Also in the fortress wall there are four gates, reinforced with shock towers and complemented by viewing galleries.

Madrasah of Khan Mukhammad Amin was built in 1851-1854 years by order of the ruler of Khiva and got its name.