Zindon Prison Museum

Museum · Bukhara

The emirate-era prison building is now a small museum. Its best-known exhibit is a deep pit called the “chuqqi”, where prisoners were held together with snakes and scorpions, shown with wax figures. The prison walls and examples of weapons are preserved. A quick but powerful and slightly chilling experience, located near the Ark.

Address

Near the Ark, Bukhara

Opening hours

08:00–18:00

Entry fee

20,000 UZS

More places in Bukhara

• Kalon Minaret and Mosque — Bukhara
• Ark Fortress — Bukhara
• Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah — Bukhara
• Samanid Mausoleum — Bukhara
• Bukhara Gold Embroidery Workshop — Bukhara
• Toqi Zargaron — Bukhara
• Bolo Hauz Mosque — Bukhara
• Shukhov Water Tower — Bukhara

Bukhara Travel Guide — What to see, when to go and how to get there

Tours in Bukhara

• Bukhara: Two-Day Tour by High-Speed Train — Bukhara
• Bukhara and Samarkand in 3 Days by Train — Bukhara

Where to stay in Bukhara

• Lyabi House — Bukhara