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Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
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It stands at the west entrance to the old city of Khiva. During its construction, in the middle of the 19C, this madrasa (school) was one of the largest in Central Asia, with its 125 cells distributed over two floors around a vast square courtyard. The inner and outer façades of the portal are richly decorated with blue majolica. Converted into a political prison by the Soviets, it how houses a charming hotel.

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  • From $30
    Arkanchi Hotel
    Suberb 9.1
    74 m - P. Mahmuda Street 10, 220900 Khiva
  • From $13
    XIVA AZIM OTA
    Exceptional 9.7
    77 m - P.Mahmud Street 12, 220900 Khiva
  • From $45
    Hotel Euro Asia Khiva in Ichan Qala
    Suberb 9.1
    110 m - Pahlavon Mahmuda Street, 35, 220900 Khiva

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