Arbob Palace

COME FOR THE ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY

Very artistic. The architecture is an eye-catcher. Quite impressive. The history of the place and the area is very interesting.

Should be #1, for lack of better

This is an interesting place, for more reasons than one. It was the pet project of Urukhojaev, the head of the collective farm in Khujand and good friend of Stalin. He had seen the glory of St Petersb...

Beautiful Painted Ceilings

We were told this building was planned to look like a mini Versailles. Unfortunately the fountains were not turned on. Inside there were wonderful examples of traditional painting and alabaster carvin...

Worth Visiting

We caught a troop of young women preparing to perform, then watched them on stage. The grounds are magnificent. Do include this on you visit to Khujand.

Architectural Grandeur

This 'palace of the people' was completed in 1958 and gives an interesting insight into the way the Soviet government viewed their own prestige. The towering columns, chandeliers, and marble speak vo...