Shakhrisabz seems to be the place for weddings. There were no less than three going on during our mid-week visit. Apparently, Timur's statue is the place for wedding photos. The crowd eventually turned from taking photos of the bride and groom to taking photos of our group (2 Americans, 1 Norwegian and 1 Brit). For more reading on Uzbekistan: www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista... www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
The entrance gates are all that remain of Timur's White Palace (Ak-Saray Palace) in Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan. For more reading on Uzbekistan: www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista... www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/
The Sher Dor Medressa (1636) stands at one corner of Samarkand's famous Registan (medieval Samarkand's main square). For more reading on Uzbekistan: www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/a-real-peek-at-uzbekista... www.uncorneredmarket.com/2007/11/uzbekistan-overchargistan/