
Rafanek Madrasah

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This madasah was erected in 1853 in Khiva with the explicit intention to surpass all his predecessors on the throne in the wealth of architectural decoration.
At first glance Rafanek Madrasah is similar to the opposing Ulugbek Madrasah. But it is larger in overall size (50x67 m - external dimensions; yard - 28x35 m).
Studying rooms can be found painted walls in the spirit of Chinese porcelain - blue on white background, depicting architectural landscape, light whimsical arbor of trees, stylized clouds and water flows.
Time has brought to us the names of the authors and this outstanding monument, woven into patterns created by them. This court builder Muhammad Salih, Mime - Haq, son of Muhammad Amin Khoja who made the painting of the mosque, calligrapher Mawlana Muhammad Amin. All these masters are representatives of a peculiar and highly artistic school.
In the mosque there are a few columns that are made in imitation of the ancient columns. On one of them survived the date indicating religious Kufic inscription form Quran that were also installed at the same time with marble slabs, near the mihrab. The restoration of this unique monument was started in 1979 by architect Sanochkin.
For a variety of architectural merit, this madrasah ranked among the few most valuable gems and ancient architecture of Uzbekistan. This architectural structure is remarkable for geometric paneling, computation of burnt bricks, decorating its facade. We recommend visiting this bewitching sightseeing.
Other Sightseeing Opportunities in Khiva
Ak-Mosque
Said Niyaz complex
Bikanzhan Bica complex
Tort Shaffaz madrasah
Said Muhammad Khan Madrasah
Kheyvak well in Khiva
Toprak-kala. The ancient capital of Khorezm
Qibla Tosabog
Khazarasp fortress
Mamad Maram Madrasah
Atadjan complex
Zoroastrian heritage of Khoresm
Shirgazikhan madrasah
Alla Kuli Khan Caravanserai
Khoja Berdibai Madrasah
Yusuf Yasulbashi Madrasah
Arab Muhammad Khan Madrasah
Khiva carpets
Pahlavan Mahmud madrasah and minaret
Citadel Kunya Ark. Immemorial magnificence
Mausoleum of Sheikh Syed Alauddin
Islom Khodja Minaret
Uch Avlioli mavsoleum
Oriental bazaar in Khiva
Makhdoom Talib Madrasah
Palace Tash Hawley
Sheikh Mukhtar Ata Mosque
Shahimardan Mausoleum
Bibi Hajar Mausoleum
Kalta Minar Minaret
Bagbanli Mosque
Sha Qalandar Bobo Complex
Jewelcrafting of Khiva
Matpanabay Madrasah
Sayid bai Minaret
Mazari Sharif Madrasah
Chadra - Hawley Palace
Abd Al Bobo complex
Dishan Kala
Yar Muhammad Devon Mosque
Muhammad Amin Madrasah
Hassan Murat Kushbegi Mosque
Matniyaz Divanbegi Madrasah
Kazi Kalyan Madrasah
Payando mausoleum
Avesta Museum
Palvan Kari complex
Pottery of Khiva
Kurnysh-khan Palace in Khiva
Unique architectural epigraphy of Khiva
Intangible heritage of Khiva
Kutlug Murad complex
Allakuli Khan Madrasah
Nurullabay Palace
Puppet Theater in Khiva
Mukhammad Rahim Khan madrasah
Bazaar of old Khiva
Baths of Anush Khan in Khiva
Said Muhammad Mahir mausoleum
The fortress Ichan-Kala
Islam Khoja Complex
Museum of the History of Khorezm
Djuma Mosque
Cities of Uzbekistan and Tours
Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench
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Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench