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Registan, Samarkand
Three towering madrasahs framing the most majestic square on the Silk Road.
Uzbekistan · Central Asia
Tashkent
Silk Road splendour, turquoise domes and palatial metros
About Tashkent
Silk Road splendour, turquoise domes and palatial metros
Tashkent is Central Asia's largest city and the modern gateway to the Silk Road. Rebuilt after the 1966 earthquake, it blends grand Soviet avenues and one of the world's most beautiful metro systems with timeless bazaars, blue-tiled madrasahs and the oldest Quran on earth.
From here the legendary cities are within reach: Samarkand's Registan, the holy minarets of Bukhara and the open-air museum of Khiva. Together they form the most spectacular concentration of Islamic architecture between Istanbul and Delhi.
Local Culture
Uzbek culture is the living legacy of the Silk Road — a crossroads of Persian, Turkic and Islamic civilisation. Hospitality centres on plov, shared from a communal kazan, and on green tea poured in piala bowls. Suzani embroidery, ikat silks and ceramics carry centuries of craft.
Travel Highlights
- Registan Square, Samarkand
- Bukhara's old town & minarets
- Khiva's walled Itchan Kala
- Tashkent's palatial metro
- Chorsu Bazaar's blue dome
- Region
- Central Asia
- Language
- Uzbek / Russian
- Currency
- UZS
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Tashkent.
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Chorsu Bazaar
A vast blue-domed market piled with spices, dried fruit and Uzbek bread.
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Khast Imam Complex
Home to the 7th-century Uthman Quran, the oldest in the world.
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Bukhara Old City
A living museum of minarets, trading domes and the Ark fortress.
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Tashkent Metro
Subterranean palaces of chandeliers, mosaics and cosmonaut motifs.
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Khiva Itchan Kala
A perfectly preserved walled city of turquoise minarets in the desert.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Tashkent story your own.
Silk Road Tour
Journey from Samarkand to Bukhara and Khiva.
Metro Photo Walk
Capture Tashkent's ornate underground stations.
Bazaar Browsing
Sample bread, spices and sweets at Chorsu.
Plov Centre Feast
Watch giant kazans of plov cooked at the Plov Centre.
Ceramics Workshop
Learn blue-glaze pottery in Rishtan tradition.
Silk & Suzani Shopping
Source ikat silks and hand-embroidered textiles.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Tashkent
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Spring
Apr – May
16–26°C
Blossom and ideal sightseeing weather.
Summer
Jun – Aug
30–40°C
Hot and dry desert heat — early starts advised.
Autumn
Sep – Oct
16–28°C
Melon harvest and golden, comfortable days.
Winter
Nov – Mar
-2–8°C
Crisp, quiet and crowd-free monuments.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Tashkent
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Plov
The national rice pilaf with lamb, carrot, cumin and chickpeas.
Samsa
Flaky tandoor-baked pastries stuffed with meat or pumpkin.
Lagman
Hand-pulled noodles in a hearty spiced vegetable-and-meat broth.
Shashlik
Char-grilled marinated meat skewers with raw onion and bread.
Uzbek
Central Asian Plov Centre
Theatrical kazans of the country's finest plov.
Traditional
Caravan
Folk-art interiors and beloved national classics.
Silk Road
Afsona
Elegant tasting of regional Uzbek cuisine.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Tashkent.
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