Marvels of Khiva captured from all angles

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The ancient city of Khiva in the west of Uzbekistan is a popular destination for tourists. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990, the city is described as an open-air museum. Seamus Kearney shows us some of the best sights in the inner city, Itchan-Kala. Take a close 360° look at the famous blue minaret, a mosque, some of the impressive palaces, including Kunya Ark and Tosh Hovli, and also get a splendid view of Khiva from on high.