Mir i Arab Medressa 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.

Quick Facts

Go Historic ID
248430
Names
Mir i Arab Medressa
Location
Coordinates
39.7759521° N, 64.4134073° E

Location Map

Map showing the location of Mir i Arab Medressa, Bukhara, Uzbekistan. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.

Aerial View

Aerial view of Mir i Arab Medressa, Bukhara, Uzbekistan. (Note: The address shown in the upper-left panel is sometimes inaccurate.) Click here to view larger.