Can tourists visit Registan Square after sunset?

Tourists can totally drop by Registan Square after sunset, and it’s often regarded as the best moment to enjoy the whole complex. The three main madrasahs are lit up nicely each night with steady floodlights, so nothing feels overly dark.

At night, the lighting makes the mosaic textures feel more alive, and it also underlines the huge size of the Sher-Dor, Tilya-Kori, and Ulugh Beg madrasahs. The result is really magical in a quiet way. When it’s high season, the square repeatedly shows a marvellous 3D light and sound performance, projected straight onto the old, weathered facades, telling the story of Samarkand. The plaza stays open for night-time photography, while museum access inside is closed by evening, even though people can still stand around outside.