Khiva on foot through Itchan Kala as the day empties
A leisurely route through Khiva’s walled city to decide where to sleep, what to see slowly and how to arrive without turning the site into a race between monuments.
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Kunya Ark is an old citadel within Ichan Kala, the walled core of Khiva. Its spaces of power offer a contrast with the lanes and courtyards of the historic city.
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What makes it special
- Enter the citadel after passing through Ata Darvaza.
- Notice its courtyards and former spaces of power.
- Pair the visit with a walk through Ichan Kala.
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- Uzbekistan · World Countries — mledoze · ODbL 1.0 · World countries dataset by mledoze and contributors · ODbL 1.0
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- Urgench, Xorazm Region, 220100, Uzbekistan · OpenStreetMap · ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. · Fuente: OpenStreetMap
- Urgench, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan · OpenStreetMap · ODbL 1.0; atribución y obligación de compartir bases derivadas. · Fuente: OpenStreetMap
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Profile updated: 11/10/2026