Mir i Arab Medressa Bukhara, Uzbekistan

This impressive medressa with two blue domes stands opposite the Kalon Mosque. Founded in the 16th century, it was a working seminary until its closure in 1920. Stalin reopened it in 1944.

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Location map of Mir i Arab Medressa, Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Mir i Arab Medressa, Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
2 Eshony Pir Street, Bukhara, Uzbekistan 705000
Coordinates
39.7759521° N, 64.4134073° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Mir i Arab Medressa
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023