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Former Majlis Building (Puppet Theatre), Samarkand

A historic civic building in Samarkand that once housed the Majlis and is now the city's puppet theatre.

Attractions1978About 1 hour to see

About the place

This listed civic building was built for the Majlis and today houses the puppet theatre. It is on Uzbekistan's national list of protected cultural heritage. Check the theatre's programme locally if you would like to see a show inside.

Why go

  • Historic building now used as a puppet theatre
  • Protected heritage site
  • Shows for families

Sources (1)

  1. 1.Wikidata

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