museum
Ulugh Beg Observatory
The excavated arc of a giant 15th-century sextant, sunk in a trench in the hillside, with which Timur's astronomer grandson measured the year to within a minute.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan · Asia
Chelak is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Payariq Shahri, 30km from Ulugh Beg Observatory.
Chelak is a town located in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan. With a population of 16,727, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Chelak sits in Uzbekistan. It's in the Asia/Samarkand time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chelak to your route.
Chelak (Uzbek: Chelak, Челак, Russian: Челек) is a city in Samarkand Region, Uzbekistan. It is part of Payariq District. The town population was 13,110 people in 1989, and 20,800 in 2016.
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Chelak is located in Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan, Asia. The coordinates are 39.9200 latitude, 66.8623 longitude.
Chelak has a population of approximately 16,727 people, making it a town in Uzbekistan.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
The excavated arc of a giant 15th-century sextant, sunk in a trench in the hillside, with which Timur's astronomer grandson measured the year to within a minute.
30 km · about 35 min drive
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Three magnificent madrasas framing one of the most iconic public squares in the Islamic world along the ancient Silk Road.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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