Sacred site · Uzbekistan
Gur-e-Amir
Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
About Gur-e-Amir
The Gur-e-Amir, also transcribed Gūr-i Amīr or Guri Amir is a mausoleum of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur (also known as Tamerlane) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It occupies an important place in the history of architecture of Turkestan as the precursor for and having influence on the later Mughal tombs, including the Bagh-e-Babur in Kabul, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra, built by Timur's descendants, the Mughals, that shaped Indian culture with Central Asian influences. The mausoleum has been heavily restored over the course of its existence.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: May, September – October
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Gur-e-Amir
Where is Gur-e-Amir?
Gur-e-Amir is in Uzbekistan.
When is the best time to visit Gur-e-Amir?
The most comfortable months to visit Gur-e-Amir are May, September – October: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Gur-e-Amir?
Yes. The 3-day Samarkand plan is about 1 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Gur-e-Amir?
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