T he annual festival "Silk and Spices", held in Bukhara, is perhaps one of the main events in the cultural life of Uzbekistan

TOQI TELPAK FURUSHON
The Toqi Telpak Furushon was built between 1570 and 1571. Books were originally offered there, which is why the bazaar was also called Toqi Kitob. Gradually, the bookstalls were replaced by workshops and shops of the hat sellers. Turbans, fur hats and small caps embroidered with gold and silk thread or glass beads were made there and offered for sale. Although these goods can still be found there, carpets, jewellery, knives, musical instruments and other travel souvenirs are also sold.

The Toki Sarrofon
The Toki Sarrofon is one of the famous Bukhara retail areas, built in the 16th century. During the reign of the Sheibanids, the ancient religious city of Bukhara acquires the status of the capital and is replenished with numerous trading floors, bazaars and shops, becoming the main center of trade. So, the most known trading platform combined some specialized market stalls, covered by the big domes.
One of them is the "Toki" (arch), Sarrophon, named after the local "money changers", which were known as "sarrafs". In this part of the bazaar they changed money and carried out various usurious operations. Once upon a time, this place was famous for the currency exchange, which collected numerous visiting merchants from different countries. Also there were various old books on sale in the bazaar, which merchants exchanged with local sellers.Today, you can find various national souvenirs, painted utensils and hats under the famous dome. Ancient bazaar, like many years ago, is filled with buyers and tourists from different countries.
Govkushon madrasa
Govkushon madrasa was built in the early stage of the last middle ages, during the rule of the Shaybanites, in the 16th century.
Between Govkushan madrasa and mosque, Shahrud was built. But this ditch was buried in the 1930s. The name of the madrasa is completely different from other madrasas. Madrasa is associated with the name of the neighborhood. There was also a butcher's market and neighborhood called Govkushon. Before and after independence, the parts of the architectural monument in need of repair were restored. The surroundings of the madrasa were greened. It has become a resort for foreign tourists and pilgrims of our country.
A'lam Madrasa
A'lam madrasa was founded by Mirza Abdurahman a'lam in 1809 in Gavkushan guzar , during the reign of Amir Haydar , who ruled the Bukhara Emirate . Mirza Abdurahman served as alam in Bukhara Emirate. Mirza Abdurahman was one of the most famous people of his time. He was appointed to the post of alam during the reign of Amir Haydar, the emir of Bukhara. Abdurrahman Alam, because of his ability to find a way to solve the problem, Kokan Khan Umar Khanwas sent as an ambassador. He conducted this mission successfully. In 1809, Abdurahman A'lam died in Bukhara. This madrasa has two floors and was used for classes until the Shura revolution. There was only one headmaster of this madrasa. A number of foundation documents related to Abdurahmani A'lam madrasa were found and studied. Researcher Abdusattor Jumanazarov studied a number of foundation documents related to this madrasa and found a foundation document dated 1888. It is written as follows: "Sayida Begum bint Mullah Mir Hanif, in the proud city of Bukhara, donates the land in Mirzo Haydar's house and the caravansary consisting of several rooms and shops in Mohi Toban's house for the late Mullah Mirza Abdurahman Alam madrasa
Ulugbek Madrasa (Bukhara)
Ulugbek madrasah is an architectural monument in Bukhara ( 1417 ). It is the oldest preserved madrasa in Central Asia. It is the ol During the reign of Abdullah Khan II, major renovation works were carried out (1586).dest of the madrasa built by Ulugbek .The mosque (15.5*5.5 m) and the classroom (5.5x5.5 m) are located on two sides of the palace with a dome. There is a library on the 2nd floor of the palace. It was repaired in 16-17 centuries, 1950-70 and 1990-96.The Arabic phrase "Education is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman" is engraved on the door panels .