Sitorai-Mohl-Hosa Palace and Bukhara’s Emirs’ Summer Palace - Uzbekistan

We uncover more of Bukhara’s fascinating history and culture as we explore the Sitorai-Mohl-Hosa Palace, it is a countryside residence of Bukhara emirs. It is located 4 km to the north of Bukhara and belonged to the last governing emir of Bukhara Said Alimkhan (1911-1920). The name of the palace means "stars meet the moon". Built in 1911 for the last emir, Alim Khan, the three-building compound incorporates elements of both Russian and traditional Bukharan architecture. Bukhara’s Emirs’ Summer Palace of the last emirs of Bukhara is a fascinating place to dive into the lifestyle of the court in a time of great upheaval. It’s also just nice to have a look at all the cool stuff they had, and the unique architecture they built around them.