This museum paints a good picture of the history of this nation’s formation. Zoroastrian and Buddhist artefacts are housed here, as well as exhibits relating to the Russian conquest of the khanates. Newspaper clippings about the revolts and suppression are displayed, and a whole floor is dedicated to Karimov.
1500 years of art in Uzbekistan are covered in this museum. Buddhist relics from the 7th century, Soviet realism and contemporary works- they’re all housed here for art lovers to enjoy.
A 375m tall, three-legged tower, this is the tallest building in central Asia. It epitomizes typical Soviet design. A viewing platform at a level of 100m and other levels give you sweeping views of the city. There’s a revolving restaurant as well at a height of 110m.
A statue of Timur on horseback sits in the center of Tashkent, in a beautifully maintained park. The main streets of Tashkent form radials around this centre.
A Sufi writer believed to have been sent to Tashkent to spread the message of Sufism, he died at the age of 95. He was buried at the graveyard of Orifon, which is now modern day Tashkent. The beautiful mausoleum was reconstructed in the 19th century.
One of Tashkent’s four Orthodox churches, or Christian temples, this cathedral is located near Mirobod Bazaar. It is a bright blue structure with shiny golden domes that reflect the sunlight.
Set amidst the Navoi Park is Uzbekistan’s largest cinema and concert hall, which can seat an audience of 4200. Rich wood and mosaic interiors, translation and recording facilities; this modern structure hosts many large concerts. The building is surrounded by a large square and a park.
A beautiful ivory domed structure; this is one of the largest and leading Quran schools in central Asia. The Madrassah has a traditional layout- the lobby and crooked passages emerge into a rectangular yard in the center, surrounded by galleries and hudjra cells (pupil’s quarters.) There is a lecture hall on one side and a mosque on the other.
An archaeological monument that was excavated in the Tashkent province, this is an ancient fire-worshippers’ temple dating back to the 5th century BC. The ruins that resemble rock-like structures were are actually the remains of a great fortress that also served as the Zoroastrians’ temple.
