The sheer quantity of sights here means most visitors cannot see everything. One of the city’s most recognisable monuments is the Kalon mosque and minaret complex. Climbing up this 46 metre ornamental minaret rewards you with a stunning view over the whole city and the biggest Friday mosque in Bukhara.
Khiva is a walker's town, with most of the monuments within a short distance of each other. The minaret is Khiva's highest point and, if you can climb all 118 steps, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the town and the desert beyond.
Tashkent sprawls in all directions from its focal point - Amir Timur Square. It is here that you can see Uzbekistan's curious elevation of Tamerlane to national hero.