The notebook of Khiva
Live in the city for the duration of a walk.
Khiva preserves the fortified city of Itchan Kala, with mosques, palaces and minarets. Walking through its streets is distinct from admission to individual buildings, terraces and religious spaces.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 3 days
Spring · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
City · Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Khiva
Khiva preserves the fortified city of Itchan Kala, with mosques, palaces and minarets. Walking through its streets is distinct from admission to individual buildings, terraces and religious spaces.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Itchan Kala
- Kalta Minor
- Juma Mosque of Khiva
- Tash Khaouli Palace
- Minaret Islam Khoja
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding transport; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Historic town
Itchan Kala
Itchan Kala is the fortified center of Khiva. Its streets connect many buildings whose interior accesses are not all included in the same visit.
Minaret
Kalta Minor
Kalta Minor's unfinished minaret is distinguished by its large volume and ceramics. Observing does not imply an interior access.
Historic mosque
Juma Mosque of Khiva
The Juma Mosque presents a room with numerous wooden columns. Follow the conservation and photography instructions.
Palace
Tash Khaouli Palace
Tash Khauli combines courtyards and decoration of the khan’s former palace. Open areas may vary; remain on the marked route.
Practical tips
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