Ultimul loc vizitat in Buhara dar si cel mai nou ca data a constructiei (sfarsitul secolului al 19-lea), a fost Palatul Sitora-I-Mohi-Hosa. Amestecul de elemente de arhitectura europeana cu cea persana, care poate fi admirat aici, este rezultatul deciziei Emirului Ahad de a-i trimite pe cei mai buni mesteri artizani ai sai sa studieze la St. Petersburg si Yalta tainele mestesugului. Incaperile pline de stralucire si culoare te fac sa crezi ca ai ajuns in mijlocul povestilor din 1001 de nopti…
parca esti in 1001 de nopti
Numele palatului inseamna in persana “Casa Lunii si a Stelelor”, o denumire care traduce foarte bine impresia pe care ti-o lasa aceasta vizita.
Palatul, care a servit drept resedinta de vara ultimului emir al Buharei, se afla la 4 km de aceasta, in mijlocul unor vaste gradini. Dupa ce treci de poarta frumos ornamentata, te afli in curtea interioara a primului palat, plina de trandafiri si de pauni care se plimba agale, ornamente vii.
Intram si ne invaluie imediat o atmosfera fermecata. Peretii sunt pictati cu plante nemaivazute, tavanele sunt acoperite cu sticla colorata ca un caleidoscop. Mici obiecte decorative ca vaze si statuete sau candelabre, alcatuiesc un tot unitar, luxos si primitor.
Iesim ametiti dintr-o incapere numai pentru a intra in alta, tot colorata, tot stralucitoare. Aici sunt expuse diverse obiecte primite in dar de catre emirii Buharei de la diversi ambasadori.
Pe malul unui iaz, o alta cladire care odinioara adapostea haremul, imbina elemente rusesti cu cele orientale. Acum destinatia sa este cea de Muzeu de Etnografie si Broderie Artistica.
In interior, cateva fete gurese care stau la taifas, pazesc niste suzani frumos brodate. Mie imi plac in mod deosebit teracotele cu cahle smaltuite. As sta cu placere langa ele in serile lungi de iarna, cu o cana de ceai fierbinte in mana.
Din pridvorul bogat ornamentat, privesc spre pavilionul in care altadata se rasfatau cadanele. Afara e foarte cald, chiar daca e septembrie, asa ca membrii grupului nostru s-au retras si ei mai la umbra pentru a se racori cu o Cola sau un Pepsi, inainte de a porni la drum, spre Samarkand.
On the Silk Road in Uzbekistan 28. The Sitorai Mokhikhosa Palace
The last place we visited in Bukhara was the modern Sitora-I-Mohi-Hosa Palace. This was constructed at the end of the 19th century and belonged to the last emirs of Bukhara. He sent his best artisans to St. Petersburg and Yalta to learn about European architecture. So, the palace they erected is a mixture of Russian and Oriental elements. One has the impression that the enchanted world of the 1001 nights is right here.
Unusual plants painted on the walls in shining colors, multicolored glass on the ceilings, small decorative objects, everything is exquisite.No wonder that the name of the palace means in Persian “The House of the Moon and the Stars”.
In one of the palace a Museum of Ethnography and Art Embroidery was organised. Wonderful terracotta stoves are guarded by some talkative girls. The palace reflects itself into a small pond.
The pavilion near the palace was a place appreciated by the members of the harem housed here. Our team was also seated in the shadows, drinking cold drinks before the departure to Samarkand.
Cartim
Superbe imagini…
Antispam-ul tau imi mananca commenturile…..
Traveling Hawk
Cred ca a rezolvat cumva arashi:)
Cartim
Nu ma lasa sa posyez la brad :)) cred ca e pedeapsa ca am intarziat..
Desi cu intarziere iti doresc ca Mosul sa iti fi adus
un brad frumos cu cadouri si fericire in ochii celor dragi…
Craciun fericit !!!
Traveling Hawk
Da, da! Mi-a adus! Multumesc, cartim:)
VP
A lot of colors and exotic shapes!
Traveling Hawk
Thank you, V.P.!
Randy
I like the stained glass.
Traveling Hawk
Yes, it was nice, Randy.
dong ho
just recently i saw an article of National Geographic about Bukhara. now it’s nice to see more upclose photos through your blog. it’s on my bucket list to go travel to the silk road.
Traveling Hawk
I wish you could do this, dong ho, because it is a trip full of wonders.
Happy New Year!
Francisca
Overwhelming richness… such intricate detail!
Traveling Hawk
As I wrote, Francesca, this palace was like in 10001 nights! Thanks for the comment.
Happy New Year!
Vio
Chiar daca este cam tarziu, sper sa primiti urarile mele de sanatate si bucurie. Va urez sarbatori fericite alaturi de cei dragi, ganduri bune si binecuvantate si calatorii frumoase si fructuoase.
Cu respect.
Viorel Irascu
Traveling Hawk
Multumesc mult, Viorel!
La multi ani!
Kumiko
Wonderful pics.This palace is amazing.
Bukhara has been influenced by Islam and Russia,so the mixture of these culture is interesting.
Traveling Hawk
Hi, Kumiko! I’m glad you are here with your reading about Uzbekistan. Yes, this was an enchanting place, indeed.
Happy New Year!