Embark on a historical tour of Khujand, an ancient city on the Silk Road. Explore vibrant markets, ancient fortresses, and architectural wonders from the 16th century.
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Panjshanbe Market - Panjshanbe Covered Market is one of Khujand’s famous attractions. Panjshanbe means Thursday. In Dushanbe they traded on Mondays, and in Khujand on Thursdays.
The Panjshanbe bazaar is located in the very center of Khujand and in front of it is the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. The bazaar consists of the main pavilion and many shops, tents, and shops adjacent to it. It is always very noisy here, as not only residents of the city come for shopping, but also guests from nearby villages.
The main feature of the Panjshanbe market is its unique architecture and decor. The construction of the pavilion was carried out in the middle of the twentieth century and was completed in 1964. The bazaar building combines elements of oriental and the Stalinist empire, and the decoration is harmoniously performed using the Soviet and Eastern styles.
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- Includes entrance fees
- Transportation provided
- Guided by a professional certified guide
- Tajikistan E-visa
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
Khujand is one of the ancient cities in Central Asia: The age of the city is about 2500 years old . City was found by Cyrus- an Achaemenid emperor and was occupied by Alexander the Great rebuilt , strengthened it and named it: Alexandia furthest. During the centuries the city had very important position on the silk road trade: Connected Samarkand with Fergana Valley and China.
Taking tour to Khujand you will enjoy visiting the noisy and vibrant oriental bazaar ‘Paishanba’ - the largest market in all of Tajikistan. You will be fascinated by the quiet streets, the variety of delicious fruits and the hospitality of the locals, ruins of fortresses, architectural monuments of XVI centuries.
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