Observatory of Ulugbek Samarkand in Urgut

Located atop a hillock, its a place to understand the contribution to astronomy and science, there is an admission ticket, better to visit before noon to avoid heat and crowds.

Simply amazingDont miss this when in Samarkand

Small museum next to the observatory. Not much to the observatory but its nice that they have retained something.

Historical place, amazing👍

partial remnant of the observatory with small museum

Sadly only the remains of the observatory depicted in the photo was accessible. The museum for some reason even functional and open was closed to the general public at 15th of August, the day we visit the place. So price was only for the Observatory at 20000. Its not a must attraction of the heavy historical district of the city, but we choose to Yandex a taxi from the railway station, upon our arrival and start our full day non stop walking tour of the city, passing also from Afroasiab museum down to Islam Karomov monument and to the historical quarter.

The building of the observatory is beautiful in a historical style of Samarkand. There’s one piece on display. The museum has English translations. It’s a small museum that can be seen in 15 minutes.

Nothing to see there, expensive ticket and even the museum was closed, the worst tourist trap in all Uzbekistan, dont pay it a visit, youll lose your time

Lacks some information displayThe sundial is not well positioned...

Most amazing historic observatory.

Must visit place. Good exhibition about science development in Medieval Central Asia.

Cool immersion into astronomical history

Museum is ok, gas explanations in english...the remains of the observatory are nothing special...if you have extra time visit it otherwise if you see it or not no big difference

Excellent heritage maintain by Uzbek people

He was a fascinating, brilliant astronomer and mathematician. The information about him is interesting.

Go and learn about how much west learned from east.

Its worth visiting, but I would highly recommend to take guide or someone, who can give you the history of the place.

Observatory of Ulugbek, one of the amazing place, where hi learn, classify 1020 stars.Recommending to visits !!!

We visited the place,one side was ruins of observatory and other side was museum where there was lot of instruments,and models of observatory was there.at entrance there was a big statue of founder.we just spend 20 minutes and take a look to all things we also check observatory.place is well maintained and nice.visitors were there mostly from some schools or universities.

Great place to learn about the grandson of Timur emperor, Ulugbek. He was a great scientist of the XV century and devoted his life on the science of Math, Astronomy, and physics. His works impacted the development of the modern astronomy.

Just very small museum and old observatory! Prices for entrance 10 times higher than for locals, that is disappointing, because nothing much to see! Everything what you can see in this 3 pictures, which I shared! Not necessary to visit!

Museum very well interpreted, site in general very well planned and organised

An observatory is a building of a special kind, the main role belonged to the architect, scientists, the placement and size of the instruments built into the building, that is, Ulugbek and Rumi. The decisions they made were bold and original. The construction took about three years. By the fall of 1420 (according to other sources - by 1428-1429the building of the observatory was ready. Installation and alignment of devices began. At the request of Ulugbek, the astronomer and brilliant mathematician Giyosiddin Jamshid Kashi was engaged in this.

NiceThe Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg, it is considered by scholars to have been one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world.[1] Islamic astronomers who worked at the observatory include Al-Kashi, Ali Qushji, and Ulugh Beg himself. The observatory was destroyed in 1449 and rediscovered in 1908Thanks 😘

Ruin of observatory with a small museum

A very short walk from Prophet Daniels mausoleum. Highly celebrated King of uzbekistan as he brought fame from the European civilization to Central Asia. I was quite weary of another poorly run museum after Central museum almaty. I was pleasantly surprised that this museum is very well laid out and informative. At last proper respect to his great works.

An amazing observatory from hundreds years ago!

Not much to see in terms of the actual ruins, but the small museum on site is actually quite dense with interesting information and artefacts. It gives one a good appreciation for the scientific spirit of Ulug Bek

An alright museum, tells you about UIug Beg and his astronomical success.

Ulughbeg was a visionary. Its only so Dad that most of his works were destroyed but fanatics who couldnt understand his genius.

Interesting to know about ulugbek and his discoveries

Brilliant architecture also see the museum. Uzbekistan is a great experience and the people are genuinely friendly.

A nice and historic place to visit.

Every place you paid 25000 som for nothing to see , really normal place

Non-Uzbek people pay 16x the normal price. Even just looking at the building from the outside is not allowed unless you pay. Quite typical for Uzbek tourism. Safe yourself the hassle to walk here.

Fascinating history that I hadnt learned anything about previously.If you are in Samarkand you should make sure you visit here to see the legacy of Ukugbek as well as his grandfather Taimur.Unlike some other sites, this shows the original site, with limited restoration. So you feel like you are seeing history.The museum is also very interesting, and worth an hour of your time.

This place is super interesting for architetture and astronomy

The visit is very short there is not much to see inside the museum and the place is crowded with local people who care more about selfies than about the exposition. I would consider this place worth seeing only if you have several days within the city.

Total waste of money. Museum can be done in 10 minutes and the surroundings less than 5. Not sure what the hoo ha is about this place but the observatory in India is way much better.

Impressive stars observatory built in the 15th century. Worth the visit for the curious minds and history lovers

Ulujbek Observatory is very fascinating monument , We were amazed to see Ujubeks astronomical knowledge and his sextant made in the 15 th century much ahead of his . with limited reference , knowledge and instrument he could find 118 stars or planet , which still stand good . the little museum here is also worth a short visit.

The Ulugh Beg Observatory in Samarkand is the visible proof of how far Central Asia was scientifically ahead of the Western world. The underground part of the observatory was rediscovered and excavated in 1908. Next to the restored parts of the observatory, there is a small museum with models, inscriptions and photos

A beautiful place to visit. There is a small museum inside. If you step aside for a couple of hundred meters, there is a market where they sell the best Samarkand Non (bread).

By far the best presented museum exhibit I saw in Samarkand, but thats just a part of this delightful complex. Ulug Begs quadrant is marvelous to see, and learning about his life is nothing short of inspirational.

Amazing how the ancient folks of bygone period could get it so right for science. Just by looking at the excavated structure, you will have to put on your imagination and figure out how immense it would have been for the whole observatory to be like as a hold. OK...no need to burnt too much brain cells, they actually have a model of the modern interpretation of what the observatory could have been..pity that the museum is somewhat smallish and doesnt give away a lot of info. Still worth a visit. 3.5 stars

Amazing place, full of history! This observatory is partially ruined, however the most interesting part is still there and you can see it on photo. And dont be greedy to take local guide tour there, this guy is awesome!)))

Really interesting location which had been restored to show how one of humanities greatest astronomers did his work. The musuem nextdoor is fantastic, just the right amount of information to give you a sense of what Ulugh Beg was all about.

Interesting (if smallmuseum explaining the many achievements of big ulugh - Uzbek superstar and historical heavy-weight it seems. Whats left of the actual observatory is interesting, although it only takes a minute to see.

Historical journey back in time. Nice museum

It is worth to see. The observatory is relatively far from the main attractions of Samarkand. After the discovering the place, just part of the observatory were recovered enough to give us the real dimension of Mirzo Ulugbek.