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
