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Castles in Uzbekistan

7 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one mapped with a photo and its story, all 7 with sourced founding dates, ranked by Wikipedia coverage and real readership.

The most famous castle in Uzbekistan is Ark of Bukhara, ranked #528 of 7,738 in the world — followed by Ak-Saray Palace and Palace of Khudáyár Khán.

The Castlemap atlas charts 3 fortresses, 3 palaces & châteaux and 1 ruin in Uzbekistan. They span more than 18 centuries — from Kyzyl-Kala (founded c. 50) to Nurullabay's palace (1912). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Uzbekistan.

Map of castles in Uzbekistan

The northernmost is Kyzyl-Kala, the southernmost Ak-Saray Palace — about 602 km apart.

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All 7 castles in Uzbekistan

Ark of Bukhara
Fortress · 16th century · #1 in Uzbekistan
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD.
Ak-Saray Palace
Ruin · 14th century · #2 in Uzbekistan
Ak-Saray Palace is a ruined palace and historic site in Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan.
Palace of Khudáyár Khán
Palace & château · 19th century · #3 in Uzbekistan
The Palace of Khudayar Khan, known as the Pearl of Kokand, was the palace of the last ruler of the Kokand Khanate, Khudayar Khan.
Palace of Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich Romanov, Tashkent
Palace & château · 19th century · #4 in Uzbekistan
The Romanov Palace, located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, was built in 1891 according to the design of architect V.S Geintselman and A.L. Benois for Grand…
Nurullabay's palace
Palace & château · 20th century · #5 in Uzbekistan
Nurullabai Palace is an architectural monument in Khiva, Uzbekistan. It was formerly the official reception hall of Asfandiyar Khan.
Kyzyl-Kala
Fortress · 1st century · #6 in Uzbekistan
Kyzyl-Kala, also Qyzyl Qala, in modern Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, was an ancient fortress in Chorasmia built in the 1st-4th century CE.
Ditchan Kala
Fortress · 19th century · #7 in Uzbekistan
The Dishan Kala is a part of the citadel of Khiva. It was built by Khiva khan Allahquli Khan in 1842 to protect Khiva from external attacks.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Uzbekistan?

The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (3 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux · 1 ruin) in Uzbekistan — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Uzbekistan?

Ark of Bukhara, ranked #528 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 16th century.

What is the oldest castle in Uzbekistan?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Uzbekistan is Kyzyl-Kala, founded c. 50. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.