The Registan in Samarkand is the single most spectacular square on the Silk Road — three towering madrasas in tilework of impossible blue. This guide covers what you’re looking at, tickets and hours, and how a Samarkand tour links to Bukhara and beyond.
What the Registan is
The three madrasas and the story behind them.
Tickets, hours & best light
When to arrive, and the evening view worth waiting for.
Nearby: Shah-i-Zinda & Bibi-Khanym
The other Samarkand sights within walking distance.
Adding Bukhara & Khiva
Where to go next — see the Silk Road guide.