Ichan-Kala is the inner walled city of ancient Khiva — a perfectly preserved open-air architectural museum and the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan. Massive walls, minarets, madrasahs and narrow streets create the atmosphere of a real medieval oasis.
A tour of Ichan-Kala takes you into the time of the Khivan khans. You will visit the Tash-Khovli Palace with its carved patterns and courtyards, the madrasahs of Muhammad Amin Khan and Muhammad Rahim Khan, known for their rich oriental decoration. You will see the famous Kalta-Minor minaret, explore the Juma Mosque with its ancient wooden pillars, and visit the Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud. The tour concludes at the elegant Islam-Khoja Minaret — the iconic symbol of Khiva. This journey reveals the history, architecture, and spirit of one of the most remarkable cities in Uzbekistan.
