The Chiva Center is unmatched in the whole of Central Asia when it comes to the accumulation of architectural and cultural monuments. Mosques, madrasahs, mausoleums, caravanserais and chaikhans are literally pressing against each other. The old town is surrounded by the fortress Iczan Kala with its monumental walls perfectly preserved. I especially remember the Juma mosque, the ceiling of which is supported by over 200 wooden columns, and the light coming through the skylights creates an amazing atmosphere.