Attractions of Tashkent

Independence Square

The square is located in the very center of the city, next to the place where the palace of the Kokand khans was located until the middle of the 19th century. After the establishment of the Russian protectorate, the residence of the governor-general was built here. In Soviet times, the square was renamed in honor of V. I. Lenin. In 1991, the monument to the leader of the proletariat was dismantled and the Independence Monument was erected in its place.

Tashkent metro

The Tashkent metro was built in the 1970s and became the first transport system of this type in Central Asia. Today, the metro is not only a convenient and fast means of transportation, but also one of the city's main attractions. National motifs are often present in the decor of the stations. During the Soviet era, the Tashkent metro was considered one of the most picturesque in the entire Union.

Amir Temur Square

The square was founded in 1882 by order of the Turkestan Governor-General M. G. Chernyaev. In its center is a monument to Amir Temur (Tamerlane), an outstanding statesman of the 14th century who created a huge empire. Until 2009, there was a small park around the monument, but after reconstruction it turned into a square with fountains and green lawns. Several interesting sights are concentrated in this place.

Complex Khazret Imam

A complex of religious buildings erected in honor of one of the first Islamic preachers in Uzbekistan – Khazrati Imam. It consists of a cathedral mosque, two madrassas, a mausoleum and another mosque Namazgokh. The buildings were erected at different times from the 16th to the 21st centuries. The oldest is the Barakhan madrassah built in 1532, the newest is the Muslim temple of 2007, built on the initiative of President I. Karimov.

Kukeldash Madrasah

A religious educational institution of the 16th century, which served as the cultural and educational center of the city for many years. In the 18th century, a caravanserai was located here, and in the 19th century, a khan's fortress. There is a legend that at that time, unfaithful wives were thrown in sacks from the walls of Kukeldash, and other public executions were also carried out in the fortress. After the restoration of the madrasah building in the 20th century, its original functions were returned to it.

Assumption Cathedral

An Orthodox church of the Russian Orthodox Church, built in 1878 with funds from the Governor-General and members of the Christian community of Tashkent. From 1933 to 1945, the church was closed, but then it was handed over to the believers and re-consecrated. The building underwent reconstruction in the 1990s. During the work, the adjacent auditorium was improved and the church bell tower was rebuilt.

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A Catholic church in the neo-Gothic style, created according to the design of the Polish master L. Panchakiewicz. Construction began in 1912, but after the October Revolution, work was stopped. The cathedral stood unfinished until the 1970-80s, until it was recognized as an architectural monument. In the 1990s, the building was transferred to the Catholic parish and completely reconstructed.

Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan

The history of the museum began in 1927 with the organization of an exhibition of works by Uzbek masters. Gradually, the number of exhibits increased and the collection required a separate building. Thus, in 1937, the "Museum of Handicrafts" appeared. Its collection consists of carpets, jewelry, textiles, national costumes, ceramics and other examples of folk craftsmanship, carefully preserved for posterity.

Palace of Prince Romanov

The building is located in the center of Tashkent, not far from Amir Temur Square. It was built at the end of the 19th century in the Art Nouveau style popular at the time. The architectural appearance of the palace stands out from the usual urban landscape, as no buildings in this style were built in the Uzbek capital. The building was intended for Prince N.K. Romanov, the grandson of Nicholas I. His Serene Highness served his exile in Tashkent for stealing family jewels.

Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan

The collection was founded in 1918. At first, it consisted of works of art, furniture, tableware, sculptures and interior items confiscated from local aristocrats after the revolution. In subsequent years, the collection was regularly replenished with funds from other museums. Today, the gallery exhibits, among other things, paintings by Russian and Western European artists of the 18th century.

Museum of Timurid History

The exhibition is dedicated to the period of Timur's reign and the dynasty he founded. The museum was opened in 1996 thanks to President I. Karimov in honor of the 660th anniversary of Tamerlane's birth. Its main exhibits are a copy of the Samarkand Kufic Koran (the Koran of Usman) and a panel with scenes from the life of the famous commander. The museum also exhibits various archaeological finds.

Alisher Navoi National Park

The park, named after the national poet Alisher Navoi, opened in 1937 in the area of ​​Almazar Street. In addition to the standard attractions, there is a real railway track, where teenagers are employed as workers. There are many other attractions on the territory of the park: the Abulkasim madrasah, the monument to Alisher Navoi, a concert hall, the Oliy Majlis parliament building.

Japanese garden

A Japanese-style landscape park not far from the center of Tashkent. It was created in 2001 specifically for a quiet holiday away from the hustle and bustle. Ducks, swans, and storks live in the local ponds, and peacocks stroll peacefully along the alleys. The park is a popular place for wedding photo shoots. Another advantage of the Japanese Garden is that there are usually few people here, since the entrance to the territory is paid.

Park "Magic City"

The Magic City Park is a unique project in Central Asia in the center of Tashkent. The streets of the park are designed in the architectural styles of world cities - you can visit Paris, Barcelona and others. There are also many shops, cafes, restaurants for every taste on the territory. In Magic City, on a territory of more than 20 hectares, there are unique objects: the first aquarium in Central Asia, modern attractions from Italy and Germany, an innovative laser cinema, an amphitheater in the style of the Roman Colosseum, a fairy-tale castle with towers 60 meters high, a fountain with an area of ​​8500 sq.m.

Tashkent City Park

Tashkent City Park is the largest park area in Uzbekistan. Over 4,500 trees of different species are planted on an area of ​​18.6 hectares, there is a 15-hectare pond with the largest fountain in the country, 200 meters long, as well as a planetarium, the first 7D cinema in Uzbekistan and a wax museum. On the territory of the center there are children's and sports grounds of 4,010 sq.m and 560 sq.m, an amphitheater, a Flower Garden of 15,200 sq.m, a mosque, cafes, restaurants and 13 kiosks: Signature cafe, Steakhouse, Baskin robbins, Bon! Express and others.

Chorsu Bazaar

The market is considered one of the oldest not only in Uzbekistan, but also in all of Central Asia. It is located in the old part of Tashkent called "Eski Shahar". The bazaar gained popularity during the time of Tamerlane's descendants, as it was an intermediate point on the Great Silk Road. All kinds of goods are sold at "Chorsu": food, clothing, local crafts, household items and other things.
 

Tashkent TV Tower

A television tower with an observation deck. It is considered the second largest in Central Asia after the Kazakh hydroelectric power station pipe. The height of the tower is 375 meters. The structure was built between 1978 and 1984, and in 1985 it began operating at full capacity. Inside, at a height of 94 meters, there is a circular observation deck for tourists, and a few meters higher is the Koinot restaurant, which consists of two levels.