Samarkand is sometimes called the 'Pearl of Central Asia'. However, to visit this pearl, I had to wander a lot, as the monuments are scattered over a large area. The Sza-i-Zinda complex, the Bibi Chanum mosque or the Gur-i-Mir mausoleum, covered with paintings, mosaics and fancy decorations, make an amazing impression. However, Registan Square, the most famous architectural complex of Uzbekistan, beats all these wonders.