Day 10. Toqi Zargaron
Toki-Zargaron Trading Dome This is the largest trading dome of Bukhara. It is the most northern dome and it is located fast beside the Poi Kalyan. The Toki-Zargaron dome is stretched upwards and strengthened with ribs which make it different from the others. The name Zargaron is connected with the word “zargar” which can be translated as “goldsmith”. Once there located 36 jeweller's workshop -shops selling various jewelries. In addition, Toki-Zargaron was the first among the trading domes of Bukhara. Today one can purchase there jewelries, kerchiefs and various household accessories: Bukhara door-handles, bells, horseshoe for luck, etc. The Toki Zargaron is located on the well-known shopping area of Bukhara, it is a huge covered building with jewelry sold in the 16th century. "Toki Zargaron" literally means "dome of jewelers", that is part of the bazaar, which was dedicated to the manufacture and sale of various jewelries of gold and silver. The jewelry market ...