
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
Shirgazikhan madrasah
Kazi Kalyan Madrasah
Atadjan complex
Sha Qalandar Bobo Complex
Chadra - Hawley Palace
Said Niyaz complex
Abd Al Bobo complex
Mausoleum of Sheikh Syed Alauddin
Citadel Kunya Ark. Immemorial magnificence
The fortress Ickhan-Kala. Adorable heritage of Khiva
Djuma Mosque
Monument of Avesta
Nurullabay Palace
Makhdoom Talib Madrasah
Bikanzhan Bica complex
Kutlug Murad complex
Alla Kuli Khan Caravanserai
Toprak-kala. The ancient capital of Khorezm
Islom Khodja Minaret
Muhammad Amin Madrasah
Pahlavan Mahmud madrasah and minaret
Mazari Sharif Madrasah
Ak-Mosque
Kalta Minar Minaret
Palace Tash Hawley
Arab Muhammad Khan Madrasah
Said Muhammad Khan Madrasah
Mukhammad Rahim Khan madrasah
Matpanabay Madrasah
Bagbanli Mosque
Yusuf Yasulbashi Madrasah
Payando mausoleum
Matniyaz Divanbegi Madrasah
Hassan Murat Kushbegi Mosque
Dishan Kala
Yar Muhammad Devon Mosque
Bazaar of old Khiva
Palvan Kari complex
Shahimardan Mausoleum
Sheikh Mukhtar Ata Mosque
Mamad Maram Madrasah
Tort Shaffaz madrasah
Uch Avlioli mavsoleum
Bibi Hajar Mausoleum
Sayid bai Minaret
Zoroastrian heritage of Khoresm
Airtam complex
Said Muhammad Mahir mausoleum
Oriental bazaar in Khiva
Qibla Tosabog
Intangible heritage of Khiva
Unique architectural epigraphy of Khiva
Jewelcrafting of Khiva
Pottery of Khiva
Museum of the History of Khorezm
Khazarasp fortress
Ichan Kala
Allakuli Khan Madrasah
Khoja Berdibai Madrasah
Islam Khoja Complex
Kurnysh-khan Palace in Khiva
Kheyvak well in Khiva
Baths of Anush Khan in Khiva
Khiva carpets
Puppet Theater in Khiva
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