Kosh Madrasa (Modari Khan & Abdullah Khan)
Qo'sh madrasa
A pair of 16th-century madrasas facing each other on the south side of Samani Park. Abdullah Khan built one for his mother and one for himself, and the blue-tiled portals see few visitors.
“Kosh” means “pair,” referring to two madrasas facing each other across the street. The Modari Khan Madrasa (1566–1567) was built by Abdullah Khan II of the Shaybanid dynasty in memory of his mother. Opposite it is the Abdullah Khan Madrasa (1588–1590), named after himself. Its portal, courtyard tiles and dome structure are more elaborate and refined than those of the earlier building. The site is a little away from the main tourist area, and often only a handful of visitors are around, so it's peaceful for photography. Parts of the Abdullah Khan Madrasa are open to visitors, and occasionally there are craft workshops. Admission is about 10,000 sum. It's about a 5-minute walk south of the Samanid Mausoleum, and nearby you can see sections of the ancient city wall in the direction of Talipach Gate.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bolo Haouz Mosque
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- Samanid Mausoleum
- Ark of Bukhara
- Po-i-Kalyan: Kalyan Minaret & Mosque
- Faizulla Khodjaev House Museum
- Talipach Gate & City Walls
- Zindan Prison