Best things to do in Khiva, Uzbekistan
Khiva, Uzbekistan’s open-air museum and 2024’s Tourism Capital of the Islamic World, is known for its historic walled city, Itchan Kala, a UNESCO site. Fewer tourists visit compared to Samarkand and Bukhara. Highlights include Pahlavon Mahmoud Mausoleum, Islom-Hoja minaret, Juma Mosque, and sunset views from the watchtower.