CityBuddy
Ulugh Beg Observatory
Bedste tid at besøge
Spring or autumn gives the most pleasant temperature for walking around the area. Morning or late afternoon gives the best light for photographing the sextant's marble arc.
Budgettips
The entrance fee is low, about 20,000 som (just under 20 SEK). Samarkand's combination ticket for several sights does not include the observatory, so pay separately.
Anbefalet til
History enthusiasts, Astronomy lovers, Photography enthusiasts
Planlæg dit besøg
45 minutes to 1 hour
Om
Hurtige fakta: Her målte astronomen Ulugh Beg stjernernes positioner med en sekstant, som havde en radius på hele 40 meter. Hans stjernekatalog fra 1400-tallet var så præcis, at den blev brugt af vestlige astronomer flere hundrede år senere.
Højdepunkter: Den gigantiske sekstant er ikke over jorden, men gravet dybt ned i jordspalten, så kun en bue af marmor stikker op. På dens 40 meter lange hvælving målte Ulugh Beg solens og planeternes positioner med en nøjagtighed, som europæerne først skulle matche to århundreder senere.
Insidertips
- First go down into the excavation tunnel and look up along the marble arc to really grasp the size.
- The museum next door shows Ulugh Beg's original manuscripts and astronomical instruments, do not miss it.
- Visit on a weekday in the middle of the day to avoid the tourist groups that usually arrive between 10 and 11.
- Combine with a walk to Ulugh Beg's observatory hill for a view over all of Samarkand.
Where to Stay in Samarkand
Selected by City Buddy based on guest reviews and proximity to top attractions
Search all hotels in SamarkandPowered by agoda
