Islam-Khodja Complex, Khiva, Uzbekistan.

Islam-Khodja Complex is one of the pearls of Ichan-Kala - Khiva’s historical part, which was the first Uzbekistan’s site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990.

Islam-Khodja Madrasah and Minaret are the most prominent of Ichan-Kala, its landmark. The complex is famous thanks to the contrast between its Ichan-Kala’s tallest minaret and smallest madrasah, as the architect of the complex designed. Thus the minaret, visible at a long distance, looks even grander. At the beginning of the last century the minaret helped travelers to orientate themselves and find the way to the city faster.

Details about this sight: http://www.centralasia-travel.com/en/countries/uzbekistan/places/khiva/islam_hodja