Ak Saray Palace
Ruined palace and historic site in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan, once home to Tamerlane and featuring what was considered the largest gate in Central Asia.

šŸ“œ Grandiose 14th-century palace ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
šŸ” Famous for its gigantic entrance portal, once the largest gate in Central Asia.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore the remains of Timur's ambitious summer palace
šŸ“ø Admire gorgeous, unrestored filigree-like mosaics
šŸ›ļø Witness a significant piece of Timurid architecture and history
šŸš¶ Easy access in a public square

Why Avoid

āš ļø Little of the original palace remains beyond the main portal
šŸš« Stairway to the top of the pishtak was closed after an accident (as of 2017)

Tips

šŸ‘° Weekends often see many weddings posing for photos.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open daily, possible to visit anytime.

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