A thousand-year-old history, masterpieces of oriental architecture, bustling bazaars, hospitality, and culinary discoveries—all this is Uzbekistan. The country's historical heritage is astounding, with many of its architectural monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You'll see graceful minarets, turquoise mosque domes, ornamental and colorful mosaics, ancient adobe houses, and monumental fortresses. Everything here exudes a magical oriental flavor, and it's easy to imagine the trade caravans that followed the Silk Road hundreds of years ago. This is a country that seems straight out of "A Thousand and One Nights," yet is imbued with a nostalgic sense of familiarity, as the Soviet legacy is evident everywhere, for example, in the beautiful Tashkent metro. Picturesque mountain landscapes, jade lakes, and blooming plateaus also await you.
The openness and hospitality with which you'll be welcomed in Uzbekistan are truly remarkable. You'll feel like a welcome guest and experience unforgettable feasts, with tables laden with fragrant dishes: delicious pilaf, hot Samarkand flatbreads, hearty lagman, and, of course, a huge variety of fruits—peaches, watermelons, melons, and apricots.
Tashkent
is a city of contrasts, where the spirit of a modern metropolis blends with Soviet architecture and medieval masterpieces, and where bustling oriental bazaars are located near awe-inspiring religious monuments. It is also the City of the Sun, with a wonderful climate that is comfortable year-round.
Chorsu Bazaar,
one of the largest bazaars in the country, is located in Tashkent. Its appearance is striking—a huge, brightly colored dome decorated with patterns. If you're looking to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of an oriental bazaar and aren't intimidated by the bustling trade, abundance of goods, and color, be sure to stroll through the stalls.
Samarkand
is one of the oldest cities in the world, the capital of the great empire of the legendary commander Tamerlane. Be sure to visit Registan Square, the heart of the city, and the impressive Gur-Emir Mausoleum of Tamerlane with its vibrant ribbed dome, honeycomb vaults, and exquisite ornamentation.
Urungach Lakes:
Jade lakes nestled high in the mountains. The turquoise hues of the water, the cliffs, the greenery of the trees and shrubs—this is a surprisingly peaceful, yet somewhat inaccessible, place. Part of the way here requires walking, but the views of the lower and upper lakes are worth it. An alternative option is a helicopter tour.
Pulatkhan Plateau:
Another inaccessible, yet breathtakingly beautiful natural attraction of Uzbekistan. The plateau is located in the western Tien Shan and offers stunning views of the mountains, valleys, and rivers. Dozens of beautiful legends are associated with this place, and it has a special, mysterious atmosphere.
Bukhara
has historically been a center of politics and religion, and many iconic architectural ensembles from Uzbekistan's history have been preserved here. On the streets of Bukhara, you'll see buildings dating from the 12th to 16th centuries, and the city is also a center of traditional crafts, where you can visit folk craft workshops.
Khiva,
lost in the desert, is an open-air museum. Khiva is an oriental fairytale, with narrow streets and the contrast of adobe walls and turquoise domes. The entire city, over 2,500 years old, is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fortresses, palaces, mosques, and mausoleums—here history comes alive, and you feel transported back centuries.
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