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Abstract
At present, four historical centers in Uzbekistan are included in the list of World Cultural Centers, which are located in different regions. Each center had its particular significance on the Silk Road(SR) development by the splendorous time when they were built and those historical buildings have been preserved till now. In particular, 264 historical buildings have been preserved in the historical center of Bukhara, some of which are still in use. It besides has the great potential to attract many foreign and local tourists. However, there is a low number of visitors. Therefore, three historical buildings located in the heart of the Bukhara Historical Center were observed and studied as a result of field research. The three historic buildings – the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Mir Arab Madrasah – were surveyed, the available literature was analyzed, and a complete inventory works of the facilities was prepared. Following the relevant analyzes, the increase and development of their tourism potential are demonstrated through the SWOT analysis. It is concluded that all three buildings are in good condition and are located in an center on the SR, which has an opportunity to increase after the applying enhancement tools