Antica Samarkand

... Just past the Registan sat the enormous Bibi-Khanym Mosque, built immediately prior to Timur's death and standing till an earthquake struck Samarkand in 1897. The rebuilt mosque is still in use by worshippers today, so I had to go back to my longs for the ...

... rest of the season. We moved today to the Antica Bed and Breakfast which is the LP travel guide's author's pick for Samarkand. It is in a restored 19th century traditional home. It is delightful staying here because of the all the ornate woodwork and ...

... thus far and we once again stumbled into the centre of Samarqand, The Registan, without too much bother and found our hostel, Antica. At $16 a night it's a little pricey for us but we were again welcomed in by the family who own the place with numerous ...

... UK and even El Salvador. (she was really lovely!!). On to Bukhara tomorrow! Cheers,  Rick Hi Pete here - Yes, the Hotel Antica in Samarqand is a lovely green oasis where we can hide from the 40 degree heat of the day. It ...

... problemlos. Die Grenze ist nur fuer Fussgaenger und nicht fuer Autos (da stehen Betonkloetze auf der Strasse). Bin dann noch nach Samarkand gefahren und habe mich in einem ganz netten B&B fuer US$25 einquartiert, bin jetzt bis Sonntag hier, dann ...