Leaving the Emir's Summer Palace we drove back to the old town beside close to the Kalon Tower. We then walked a few blocks east to two Madrassas where I began exploring last night when I first arrived in Bukhara

There were a lot more tourist stores setup that hadnt been in the evening when I came yesterday.

Interesting were several craftsmen selling sword and other weapons. As I only had hand luggage there was no way I would be able to buy and transport any of these items other than having them shipped.

The Madrassa's I had visited last night were equally impressive by daytime. Again they had very intricate and detailed tilework designs. Both I think were closed and not open to the public but we'd seen so many by this point.

We passed by more souvenir and artisans stores. They had an authentic arabian style hamman or Turkish bath. I'd been to this in Istanbul and it would have been nice to visit maybe later. It only cost $25 while the one in Istanbul was $40.

Winding around my guide took me to a smaller madrassa type building that is now used as a photo gallery.

They presently have an exhibit on Jewish life in Bukhara though I dont know if this is a permanent exhibit.

There was also a large excavation field behind which was a building with some crumbling bricks on the outside facade. This now houses a carpet museum.

Originally this was a Zoroastrian Temple before being converted to a Mosque. There is a small excavated pit where you can see some of the original temple foundations.

As in Turkish rugs its also important to look at the age of the rug as well as the region and type of design .