Lyab-i-Hauz

At the very heart of our walk is the peaceful pool of Lyabi‑Hauz. Legend tells that I might have sat where you’re standing now if not for a determined Jewish widow who once refused to sell her land to create the pool. Instead of forcing her outright, the noble builder dug a canal along her house until she agreed — and in return she asked for land to build a synagogue, which later became Bukhara’s Jewish quarter. It’s one of the many stories showing how this place is more than water and architecture — it’s layers of human history.

Nodir Devon Begi Madrasasi

Next, we visit the Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah, a 17th-century school built by the famous governor Nadir Divanbegi. You’ll see its impressive blue-tiled façade, intricate carvings, and peaceful courtyard, which showcase the elegance of Bukhara’s Islamic architecture. While here, I’ll share stories about the madrasah’s history and its role in education and community life during the Silk Road era.