Bukhara, Uzbekistan: turquoise reflections

The Poi Kalan Complex, a true architectural gem in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, consists of a harmonious mixture of influences from Arab, Turkish and Persian art. In this monumental square, you will find a great mosque (16h century), a medersa (Quranic school, from the 16th century), and a tall minaret (12th century).  

The Kalan Mosque is the second largest mosque in Central Asia. We wandered around the courtyard for a long time, simply enjoying the views.

Stéphanie spotted a puddle of water left over after the staff had cleaned the mosque that morning. Seeing the blue sky reflected in the surface, she got the idea to take this photo. The perspective with the dome of the medersa and the magnificent minaret is just incredible. The combination of the turquoise hues of the dome and the majolica with the ochre shades of the rest of the buildings is typical for the color palette of the Great Silk Road.