Sher-Dor Madrasah

Sher-Dor Madrasah is one of the three monumental buildings on Samarkand’s Registan Square, built in the 17th century under Yalangtush Bahadur. It is best known for its unusual facade, which features tiger-like creatures chasing deer—rare imagery in Islamic architecture. Visitors come for its richly tiled exterior, balanced proportions, and its role in completing the Registan ensemble. If you are exploring Samarkand’s history and architecture, Sher-Dor is worth a stop for both its decorative detail and its place in the city’s most famous square.