Walls of Itchan Kala
Itchan Kala
Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road in Khiva, Uzbekistan.

šŸ“œ Inner fortified section of Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
šŸ” Important Silk Road stop with ancient walls and historic buildings.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore a well-preserved example of Central Asian Muslim architecture.
šŸš¶ Wander through a living museum with minarets, citadels, and palaces.
šŸŒ… Enjoy breathtaking sunset views from higher vantage points.
šŸ›ļø Discover 51 monuments and 250 buildings, including Djuma Mosque.

Why Avoid

šŸšŒ A little harder to reach without a direct train station.
šŸ—£ļø Can be crowded in summer with tour groups.

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Entrance to Itchan Kala is covered with a two-day ticket, available at the West Wall gate.
šŸš¶ Itchan Kala is relatively small and easily walkable.
šŸš• Take a taxi from Urgench to Khiva (40-minute drive), negotiate price.

Hours

šŸ•’ You can wander within the old city at any time.

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