Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a beautiful postcard from Uzbekistan! The postcard shows a street view of Sher-Dor Madrasah in Samarkand. It is located on Ragistan Square and translates to "Madrassah with Lions." It was built in the early 17th century and is also located opposite the Ulugbek Madrassah, whose design it mimics. It is ornately decorated with glazed bricks with lines from the Quran. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a nice postcard from Uzbekistan! The postcard shows a view in the city of Andijan. The city of Andijan is the center of the Andijan province and is located in eastern Uzbekistan, near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It was an important city along the Silk Road and is best known as the birthplace of Babur, the first Mughal emperor. Thanks Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a nice postcard from Uzbekistan! The card shows the ruins of the former fortress city in Bukhara. More specifically, the card shows the Sher-giron Gates. A nice stamp featuring the Samarkand Gates was used! Thanks Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a nice card from Uzbekistan! The card shows a view of the Palace of Khudáyár Khán, which was the palace of  Khudáyár Khán, the last leader of the Kokand Khanate. It was built in 1871 and on top of the main gate, the following inscription can be read: "Great Seyed Mohammad Khudáyár Khán." Thanks Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a nice card from Uzbekistan! The card shows a view of Itchan Kala. It is the walled inner town of the city of Khiva in Uzebkistan and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Used was a nice stamp featuring a truck! Thanks Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a wonderful card from Uzbekistan! The card shows the Emir's Summer Palace in Bukhara, known as Sitora-i Mohi Khosa. Thanks so much Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I received a beautiful card from Uzbekistan! It shows the Khazrati Imam square in Tashkent, the country's capital city. Tashkent, which means "Stone City", is a over 2,000 years old. Thank you so much Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I received a nice postcard from Uzbekistan! The card shows a map of the country and its 12 provinces. It also shows some Uzbek symbols, including the country's flag. Thanks so much Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I received a great card from Uzbekistan! It shows The Ark, a large historic fortress in Bukhara. It was originally built in the 5th century. Thanks Igor! 

Postcard from Uzbekistan!

Today I got a great card from Uzbekistan! It shows a nice view of the Registan in the ancient city of Samarkand. It was a public square where people went to to hear the proclamations. Thank you so much Shukhrat!