Kuhna Ark

The Kuhna Ark was our next stop, built next to the Western Gate this was the fortress of the Emirs, the equivilant to a European castle keep. Originally built in the twelth century it contained stables, harem, throne room, barracks and a mint. A lot of the interior looked like it was still being excavated but there were some beautifully decorated audience rooms with incredible ceilings and doors. There were also steps that led to the watchtower which gave views over the city walls, a popular spot at sunset!

The older palace of the Khiva khans with museum halls (Kohne saray)

The Khan's citadel - this is a gorgeous complex with room after room of captivating history ... as well as the chance to climb the tower and marvel at both the citadel and the rest of Khiva.

While the minarets are closed, this is undoubtedly the best place in the city to watch the sunset. Nice museums as well as well preserved artifacts, including an old currency mint

Visited Palace at 21,Nov,2021 with family,All stuff of building was looks out dated well maintained,also lot of ruins are there.Entered palace from one side visited King's rooms and also climb to wall tower and take a look of khiva city.climbing is adventure for my kid.

According to historical evidence, in 1686, Arang-khan began the construction of the citadel Kunya-ark at the western gates of Ichan-kala. The ark presented a complex multi-yard composition, containing a house for khan, the members of his family, and dignitaries. From the large numbers of constructions of the ark only several buildings of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century were preserved. They were the official reception hall (kurinishkhana), a mosque, the mint, and a harem. Previously, there were an arsenal, a powder-mill, and an official building, warehouses, a kitchen, guardhouses, a stable, and a parade area. Fortified gates led to the citadel. A high-cogged wall separated the ark from the neighborhood dwellings of Ichan-kala.

Climb up to the top and the view were spectacular. Better go for the sunset

Amazing views on old Khiva at the sunset

Very nice palace ! Amazing architectural building!

Its unbelievable! Transports you into another time - where everything was much simpler. Be sure to catch the shows going on in different places. Also a tour guide here is a Godsend!

Beautiful palace and fort in historic Itchan Kala. Spend some time to admire the amazing tile work, a sign of the work of Islamic artisans spanning the globe from China to Portugal. Climb up to the top levels for an amazing view over the city - it's best around sunset.

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Il Kuhna Ark è un palazzo/fortezza del XII secolo e centro del potere dei Khan di Khiva, il complesso è molto bello con moschea, palazzo reale, sala del trono, prigione e tante altre sezioni da vedere. La sala del trono e l’Iwan davanti finemente decorato è una delle parti più belle. Ci vuole almeno mezza giornata.

Куня-Арк переводится как "старая крепость". В прежние времена здесь жил хивинский хан со своей семьей, войском и чиновниками. До наших дней сохранились некоторые постройки, в том числе летняя и зимняя мечети, тронный зал. Самая интересная постройка - глиняная сторожевая башня, с которой открывается вид на старый город. Лучшее время для подъема на башню - на закате, когда в мягком свете уходящего солнца фотографии получаются лучше всего.

건물외부와 정원만 감상해도 아름답습니다. 박물관은 규모가 작으나 흥미롭습니다.

Il palazzo del Khan comprende alcune sale ricostruite e possiede la vista migliore sulla città vecchia. Consiglio di andarci al tramonto. Il biglietto permette di visitare tutti i monumenti di Khiva.