Best And Most Famous Places in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is a bright, inspired country of the East. It is simply impossible to count all the mosques, madrasas, mausoleums and minarets of the country. It is also impossible to convey their beauty. This must be seen.
Many roads of the Great Silk Road passed through Uzbekistan. Uzbek cities grew up on this road of wealth and contact of cultures. Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva are dotted with magical architecture, they will captivate everyone who sees them at least once in their life.
You can endlessly describe the shrines and citadels of Uzbekistan, but besides this, it is rich in nature. Many tourists pass through the hot Kyzylkum desert and then go to the picturesque Ferghana Valley or the Chimgan Mountains. There are all conditions for recreation.
Uzbekistan is an ideal country for a budget tourist, which does not skimp on sights at all and will give inexpressible impressions to anyone who wants to see its beauties or try the original Uzbek cuisine.
Tashkent city
This is the capital of Uzbekistan, it is one of the five largest cities in terms of population among the CIS countries. Ancient buildings, mosques, museums and madrasahs are hidden between modern buildings and skyscrapers. And colorful bazaars and markets where you can buy everything are surrounded by modern shopping centers. Tashkent is a very civilized and modern city, ideal for starting to explore the East.
Samarkand city
Samarkand was founded in the 8th century BC. This is one of the oldest cities on the planet. Samarkand has been a key point on the Great Silk Road for more than two thousand years. This is a precious pearl of Asia, a combination of two worlds - West and East. It was an important political, scientific and cultural center and has preserved a huge number of historical and cultural monuments. The entire city is listed as a UNESCO heritage site.
Registan Square in Samarkand
This is the heart of Samarkand. Once it was the center of city life, and after the construction of a beautiful architectural ensemble of the XV-XVII centuries, it became its pearl. Three madrasahs: Ulugbek, Shedror, Tilla-Kari surrounded the square. Their decor is varied, but they look great together. Today, various cultural events are held in the Registan, and tourists here begin to get acquainted with the city.
City of Bukhara
This is another city that grew up on the Great Silk Road, which has become a real treasure of the East. It was founded 2500 years ago and has developed rapidly since then. Bukhara is called a city-museum. The main exhibits here are citadels, mosques, madrasahs and mausoleums. Some of them are more than 1000 years old, and the Kalon Minaret is already about 2300 years old. The historical center of Bukhara is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Khiva city
A small city, the capital of the Khorezm region, which, according to legend, grew up around a well dug by one of Noah's sons. Khiva has a huge number of amazing shrines and buildings. The old city - Ichan Kala - was the first object in Central Asia taken under the protection of UNESCO. During its thousand-year history, fortresses, palaces and mosques were built, which are now admired by tourists.
Ichan-Kala fortress in Khiva
This is the old city of Khiva, surrounded by a 2.5 km wall. Its height reaches 10 m, and its thickness is up to 6 m. Every 30 m, round defensive towers are erected in the wall. In a city of less than 1 km², an incredible number of attractions. Ichan-Kala is a typical eastern ancient city. It is dotted with a lace of narrow, small streets leading to grandiose structures.
Aral Sea
This is a dying sea on the border of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Once it had huge natural reserves, and was a very attractive place to live. Due to the withdrawal of water from the rivers, which were the main source of food for the lake, it began to dry up. Today it is divided into two parts: Southern (Big) and Northern (Small). Once upon a time, the Aral Sea was the fourth largest lake in the world.
Lyabi House in Bukhara
One of the squares of Bukhara, which was the center of trade, and now has become an object of admiration for tourists and locals. The first building on the square, which has survived to this day, was built in 1569. It was the Kukeldash Madrasah - the largest madrasah in Central Asia. Then Divan-Beri Madrasah and Divan-Begi khanaka appeared at Lyabi-Hauz.
Ulugbek Observatory
Ulugbek made a huge contribution to world astronomy, explaining the basics of this science and indicating the coordinates of more than 1000 stars. His observatory began to be built in 1424 on the Kuhak hill, and after 5 years it was equipped with a goniometer with a radius of 40.21 m. The building itself was three-story and had a height of 30.4 m. After the assassination of Ulugbek, the observatory was abandoned. It was only found in 1908.
Bibi-Khanum Mosque in Samarkand
According to legend, Tamerlane, returning from a campaign with a victory, ordered the construction of a mosque in honor of his beloved wife. Construction began in 1399, after 5 years most of the work was completed. The best craftsmen from Khorezm, India, Iran, the Golden Horde worked on the creation of the mosque. The building, grandiose in beauty and size, could accommodate 10 thousand people at the same time. The Bibi-Khanum Mosque is the largest in Central Asia.