Bukhara stands as one of the finest and oldest cities in the world. The history of Bukhara spans over 2600 years and it has been a centre of power, politics, culture and development since its inception. Bukhara is rich in historical sites, with about 140 architectural monuments. Head out on a day trip through the wonderful countryside around ancient Bukhara. Visit the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir of the Emirate of Bukhara, Naqshbandi Sufi and Samanids Mausoleum. On your Uzbekistan tours to Bukhara you should visit the summer palace of the last emirs of Bukhara, which is known by the poetic name Sitora-i Mokhi-Khossa, and dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Did you know that the Naqshbandi order takes its name from the Hazrat Muhammad Bahauddin Shah Naqshband who was a 14th century Central Asian Sufi saint.