Begin with the open square
Head to Hazrati Imam Complex in the old city. Pause at the edge of the square to read the group of buildings before moving towards the mosque: domes, minarets and broad tiled portals work together across the open space.
This is a religious precinct as well as an architectural outing. Wear clothing covering shoulders and knees, carry a scarf if needed and follow instructions about footwear and entry. Give worshippers room and do not treat an open doorway as permission to enter.
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Take a closer look at Barak-Khan Madrasa
Find Barak-Khan Madrasa and look at the portal’s tile patterns and the relationship between the entrance and courtyard. Where craft stalls are open, ask the seller about materials and production instead of assuming every object was made in the room behind it.
Keep Kaffal Shashi’s mausoleum as an optional quieter stop within the precinct. Respect access boundaries and visitors using the area for prayer. If a courtyard or room is unavailable, the exterior group still gives you a worthwhile focused visit.
The original Quran has a different museum setting
For the manuscript, plan for the [Islamic Civilization Center](https://iccu.uz/en) at Karasaray 47. The Tourism Committee confirms that the center opened in March 2026 and includes the Quran Hall with the Mushaf of Uthman. This is a separate visit from wandering the older courtyards.
Do not rely on older guidebook wording that puts the original in the small library museum at the old complex. Check the center’s current admission, visitor guidance and ticket arrangements directly. Allow this museum its own part of the day rather than expecting a quick extra room on a mosque ticket.
Choose what you want from the museum
If you enter the center, make the Quran Hall your anchor, then choose a historical section that interests you. The exhibits cover periods beyond the manuscript itself, including pre-Islamic culture and Central Asia’s scientific traditions. You do not have to see every gallery after a morning outdoors.
A short architectural visit and a longer manuscript-focused visit are both sensible. For a hot or wet day, give the indoor museum more space in the plan and shorten the square visit. Check photography and bag instructions on arrival rather than assuming museum rules match the outdoor precinct.
Finish at Chorsu or keep the outing short
For a meal pairing, continue to Chorsu’s cooked-food and bread rows, with a separate walk or transfer chosen on your map. Non and a hot samsa make a concrete small stop; ask about fillings and buy from a counter where food is being freshly served.
Bring water for the exposed square and a warm layer in winter. If booking a wider city tour, ask exactly which manuscript museum it visits: the new center is not automatically included just because the itinerary names Hazrati Imam or mentions the Quran.
Check before you go
Opening arrangements and visitor rules can change. Check the official information before your trip.
