Mug Teppe Fortress
The Strategic Bastion of Ancient Cyropolis: A 2,500-Year-Old Citadel in the “Museum City”.
Sughd Region
Istaravshan city tours
The ancient “Cyropolis”: mud-brick old town, blue-domed madrasa, the Mug Teppe citadel and centuries-old shrines.
- 6 private tours
- 4 × 360° views
- 23 videos
- 3 places to stay
6 tours
Istaravshan tours
Each sight is a private guided tour — combine several into a half-day or full-day city tour.
Maschidi Khazrati Shokh
Discover the legend of the Saint-King and the sacred waters of Istaravshan.
Lenin Bust of Istaravshan
A monumental Soviet relic overlooking Istaravshan and the Kattasay Reservoir.
Hauz-i-Sangin Mosque Complex
A masterpiece of acoustic engineering, hydraulic history, and Tajik craftsmanship in Istaravshan.
Sary Mazar Complex (Istaravshan)
A journey through 16th-century architecture, sacred ancient trees, and spiritual heritage in the heart of Sughd.
Madrasa Abdulatif Sultan (Kok-Gumbaz)
A stunning Timurid masterpiece and active center of learning in the heart of Istaravshan.
Stay
All 3 places to stay Where to stay in Istaravshan
We book hotels as part of your tour.
Hepci Hotel Website
Hotel · Istaravshan · Oktybrskaya
+992982223333
Sadbarg Hotel
Hotel · Istaravshan
ZFF
Apartment · Istaravshan
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Tours on this page include Mug Teppe Fortress, Maschidi Khazrati Shokh, Lenin Bust of Istaravshan, Hauz-i-Sangin Mosque Complex, Sary Mazar Complex (Istaravshan), Madrasa Abdulatif Sultan (Kok-Gumbaz).
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