A Japanese Tourist in front of the Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, an architectural ensemble with Ulugbek Madrasah

Bukhara, Uzbekistan; May 19, 2016; Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah (1652) makes up an architectural ensemble with Ulugbek Madrasah but is more luxurious in its decor. The portal is distinguished for its height and rich exterior ornamentation. The complete range of building techniques of its time were applied in the courtyard and rooms, namely carved tile and brick mosaic, relief majolica, marble carving, alabaster murals, gilding.