A thousand-year history, masterpieces of oriental architecture, noisy bazaars, hospitality and gastronomic discoveries - all this is Uzbekistan. The historical heritage of the country is amazing; many of the architectural monuments are included in the UNESCO list. You will see graceful minaret towers, turquoise domes of mosques, ornaments and colorful mosaics, ancient adobe houses and monumental fortresses. Everything here breathes a fabulous oriental flavor and it’s so easy to imagine the trade caravans that followed the Silk Road hundreds of years ago... This is a country that seems to have stepped out of the pages of One Thousand and One Nights, but at the same time imbued with nostalgic recognition, because the Soviet heritage is noticeable everywhere, for example , in the beautiful Tashkent metro. And you will also find picturesque mountain landscapes, jade lakes and flowering plateaus.
It is impossible not to note the openness and hospitality with which you will be received in Uzbekistan. You will feel like a welcome guest and take part in unforgettable feasts, when the table is bursting with aromatic dishes: delicious pilaf, hot Samarkand flatbreads, hearty lagman and, of course, a huge variety of fruits - peaches, watermelons, melons and apricots.
Tashkent
Tashkent is a city of contrasts, where the spirit of a modern metropolis is closely intertwined with Soviet architecture and medieval masterpieces, and bustling oriental bazaars are located near awe-inspiring religious monuments. It is also the City of the Sun with a wonderful climate, where it is comfortable at any time of the year.
Chorsu Bazaar
One of the largest bazaars in the country is located in Tashkent.
Its appearance is interesting - a huge bright dome decorated with patterns. And if you want to plunge into the noisy atmosphere of an oriental bazaar, don’t be afraid of brisk trade, an abundance of goods and colors - be sure to stroll through the shopping arcades.
Samarkand
One of the oldest cities in the world, the capital of the great empire of the legendary commander Tamerlane.
Here, be sure to visit Registan Square, the heart of the city, and the impressive Gur-Emir mausoleum of Tamerlane with its striking ribbed dome, honeycomb vaults and exquisite ornaments. Lakes Urungach
Jade lakes located high in the mountains.
Turquoise shades of water, rocks, green trees and bushes - this is a surprisingly peaceful, but rather inaccessible place. Part of the way here will have to be covered on foot, but the views of the lower and upper lakes are worth it. An alternative option is a helicopter tour. Pulatkhan Plateau
Another inaccessible, but dizzyingly beautiful natural attraction of Uzbekistan.
The plateau is located in the west of the Tien Shan and offers beautiful views of mountains, valleys and rivers. Dozens of beautiful legends are associated with this place; there is a special, mysterious atmosphere here. Bukhara
This city has been the center of politics and religion since ancient times; many architectural ensembles significant for the history of Uzbekistan have been preserved here.
On the streets of Bukhara you will see buildings built in the 12th-16th centuries, and the city is also a center of traditional crafts, where you can visit folk craft workshops. Khiva
An open-air museum lost in the desert. Khiva is an oriental fairy tale, narrow streets, contrast of adobe walls and turquoise domes. The entire city, which is more than 2.5 thousand years old, is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Fortresses, palaces, mosques and mausoleums - here history comes to life, and you seem to be transported many centuries ago.
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