Palace of the Emir of Bukhara

The palace of the Emir of Bukhara — a palace located 12 kilometers east of Bukhara. This palace was built in the city that during the construction years was called New Bukhara, and in 1935 it was named Kogon.

History

The construction of the palace began on August 14, 1895 in New Bukhara by order of Emir Sayid Abdulahadxon, and it was completed in 1898. The designer of the palace was Aleksey Leontyevich Benois, the engineer Dubrovin led the construction, and Bukhara and Russian craftsmen built the building.

The palace, which has many towers, domes and columns, is eclectic, built in a neo‑Mavri style that combines Baroque and Empire. In addition to the usual European style, Arabic ornaments are also used in the design.

There are various versions of the purpose of building the palace. According to one, the emir ordered the palace to be built for himself, but after the building was completed he inspected it and considered it sufficiently magnificent and luxurious. Another version states that the palace construction was initially planned for the visit of Emperor Nicholas II to the Emirate of Bukhara.

After the death of Sayid Abdulahadxon, his heir, Emir Sayid Olimxon, used the palace located near the railway station as a headquarters for high‑ranking officials who came to Bukhara. (Archived on the Wayback Machine website on 2018‑09‑17)

Today, the building, which houses the Railway Workers' Culture Palace, has the status of an architectural monument.