Sightseeing in Tashkent

Tashkent lakeside golf club is one of the very first golf clubs in the CIS and in particular in Central Asia. Its opening took place in 1998. The golf club in Tashkent has a specialized shop, hotel, restaurant, sauna, outdoor pool.

The National Library after Alisher Navoi was instituted in 1870 as the Tashkent Public Library. In 1948, the National Library of Uzbekistan was named after the great Uzbek poet and thinker Alisher Navoi and a new three-storey building with reading halls for 350 seats was opened.

In this article you will get acquainted with some examples of Tashkent pre-Russian and pre-Soviet buildings. Over the years, some of the Tashkent pre-Soviet buildings and monuments have been preserved, some - has not, something has changed its purpose, but something has also changed its appearance.

The Solar Institute of Uzbekistan is one of the most interesting sights in the country! It is located in Parkent district of the Tashkent region, in the village of Sun (Kuyosh). The Uzbek Institute "Physics-Sun" was built on an open hill, in an ecologically clean area.

Among the Tashkent constructions of the last decade it is worth to visit the International Caravanserai of Culture named after Ikuo Hirayama. The caravanserai is a museum and a scientific center, where the history of the Great Silk Road, as well as items brought from excavation (in a specially equipped laboratory) are studied.

Today, in the city center on a quiet crossroads of the district C-1 there is a monument to Shastri, a man who left a mark in the history of not only India but Tashkent also.

Salar is a canal that flowed through the territory, which now is a part of the modern territory of the city of Tashkent and belongs to the water system of the city. It originates from the river Bozsu.

The Bozsu is the main canal that feeds most of the other canals in Tashkent. It originates from the Chirchik several dozen kilometers north of Tashkent and north of Chirchik in the area of Gazalkent (above the Gazalkent dam).

The circus in Tashkent has existed for more than a century, since the end of the XIX century when Russian and European circus artists started arriving in the Turkestan lands. A modern circus of Tashkent is located on Khadra Square, not far from the metro station of G. Gulyam. The circus can be seen from a long distance thanks to the bright blue dome, and the building itself is round in shape and resembles oriental structures.

The Museum of Nature is the oldest museum in Central Asia and Tashkent. It was founded in 1876. For such a long period of time, this scientific institution has undergone many changes, but the museum staff managed to collect and preserve to our times a large number of different valuable exhibits, thanks to frequent expeditions and visits to archaeological excavations.

The Museum of Astronomy in Tashkent is considered to be the first astronomic museum in Central Asia. The museum was founded in 2009. It happened on the basis of the Astronomical Institute after Mirzo Ulugbek. The exhibits of the Museum of astronomy are original, colorful and individual.

Having an hour or two of free time during the tour of Uzbekistan, you may visit one of the capital's theaters in Tashkent, for example, the “Aladdin” Theater. Of course, in order to feel the theatrical atmosphere, you have to visit it. In the meantime, we offer you a short online excursus to the Theater “Aladdin”.

The National Academic Drama Theatre of Uzbekistan can be considered one of the first theaters of the state. The initiation date of the theatre is 1914; and after 19 years it was called academic.

The Republican Puppet Theater was founded in late 1939 and was located in an Orthodox church of Tashkent. "Big Ivan" was the first performance of the theater. The building and interior of the Tashkent Puppet Theater were designed by the most talented and famous artists, sculptors, ceramists, masters of art metal, puppet makers, painters.

The Uzbek State Musical Theater named after Mukimi was founded on November 30, 1939. The premiere of the theater was Khamza's comedy "Maysara's Mistakes", which included the largest masters of the Uzbek musical and dramatic theater.

One of the oldest theaters in Central Asia, the Youth Theater of Uzbekistan was established in Tashkent on the 30th of April, 1928. Today, theater performances win the love not only of their Tashkent spectators, but are also widely known outside the Motherland.

The Academic Russian Drama Theater of Uzbekistan is one of the oldest theaters in Uzbekistan, which was opened on October 21, 1934. Its founders were Vasily Alexandrovich Chirkin, the first art director of the theater, and Mikhail Karlovich Vulkonsky. In different years on the stage of the theater performances the plays of famous Russian, Uzbek and foreign playwrights were staged.

The Ilkhom Theater of Tashkent was formed in 1976 by the director Mark Weil and a group of seniors of the Tashkent Theater and Art Institute. The theater was among the first professional non-state theaters in the territory of the CIS. Primordially the Ilkhom Theater began to work as a group of freely improvising, sensitively hearing and understanding each other soloists.

Ankhor of Tashkent is the name of a large irrigation canal, located in downtown Tashkent. Its length is 23.5 kilometers, and in the XIX century it separated the historical part of the city from new areas.

Yunus Rajabi house-museum lies in the place where this wonderful musician lived his last twenty years - from 1956 to 1976. This house-museum of Yunus Rajabi is the youngest commemorative museum in Tashkent. The museum includes a memorial room in which the musician mostly spent his time in the last years of his life.

The first Polytechnic Museum devoted to the history of the development of transport, science and technology, inventions of great scientists was opened in November 2015 in Uzbekistan. The museum is located in the downtown area of Tashkent, not far from Amir Timur Square.

In Tashkent, there is a museum of Sergey Esenin, which has already existed for 20 years. The public museum of Sergey Esenin in Tashkent was created in 1981.

The memorial house of Mukhtar Ashrafi was opened on June 11, 1982. The museum of Mukhtar Ashrafi was created in Tashkent apartment, in which the composer was living and working from 1967 to 1975.

Uzbekistan is a country of petroglyphs that are rich in quantity and variety of subjects. They are virtually inferior to the famous monuments of the Eurasian continent. These rich "art galleries" are left in the open air by nations and tribes that inhabited the country in earliest times. The petroglyphs are usually engraved on the rocks in remote gorges and secluded scenic locations.

In central part of Tashkent in Beshagach district (one of the forth former regions of old Tashkent) between grandiose palace of arts “Istiklol” and Parliament of Uzbekistan “Oliy Majlis” Abul Kasim Madrasah is situated.

Charvak reservoir in Uzbekistan is placed at the junction of the mountain rivers Chatkal and Pskem. The surrounding natural landscape surprises with the incredible beauty and pure mountain air reduces fatigue and stress, satiates with energy and joy. The lake Charvak is enclosed by majestic mountains of the Western Tien Shan, on mountain trails of which tourist routes to waterfalls, caves, orchards, almond and walnut groves are laid.

Planning your travel to Uzbekistan, you should include Museum of Geology to the list of most interesting and outstanding attractions of Tashkent. Museum of Geology in Tashkent was founded under the aegis of the State Commitment on geology and mineral resources in Uzbekistan.

The Government of Uzbekistan implemented the project to congregate examples of national culture, art and traditions under one dome. The Centre of National Arts in Tashkent became the abode of Uzbek customs, art, handicraft and everyday life.

The availability of numerous museums with very different collections reflects the formation of Uzbekistan culture. The State Art Museum of Uzbekistan helps to join the cultural, historical and artistic heritage, to human values, to see the monuments of history, to know religion and beliefs of peoples, works of art.

Uzbekistan is a land of rich culture and history. And during your travel to Uzbekistan you may fully perceive this fact. For care storage, analysis, enrichment of unique Uzbek traditions, and won fame, for advocacy of national visual and applied arts, art of miniature in the world of masterpieces the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan was established.

Museum of Victims of Political Repression in Uzbekistan started-up in 2002, on the 31st of August, in the parkland across the street from Tashkent TV tower. And Peopletravel Company by-turn can easily arrange visit to the Museum of Victims of Political Repression

Mausoleum of Sheykh Zayniddin-Bobo in Tashkent is located in Kukcha region. The burial vault of Sheykh Zayniddin and his followers are in the mausoleum. The building of Mausoleum of Sheykh Zayniddin-Bobo was erected several centuries later in XVI after Sheykh’s death.

Art Gallery NBU in Uzbekistan, or, known among the common people Gallery NBU is located in the central part of Tashkent, quite near the Independence Square. Art Gallery NBU opened wide the doors on the eve of the Independence Day in Uzbekistan in 2004.

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tashkent, better known in the city as the German Kirche, was built in the center of Sadik Azimov Street (former Zhukovsky Street). In those times in Tashkent there was a huge number of Lutheran Germans, who served in the troops of Imperial Russia and settlers from the Volga region.

In the village Zangi-Ota of Tashkent area there is the monument - Anbar-bibi Mausoleum (or Kambar – ona) – wife of Zangi-Ota. Zangi-Ota was the descendant of Khazrat Arslan bobo. Zangi-Ota was also the fifth murid (probationer) of the Sufi Khoja Ahmad Yassavi, who is called the spiritual father of all Turkic tribes of Central Asia and Kazakhstan.

In one makhallya (district) of Tashkent, beside the avenue “Drujba narodov” and the street “Samarkand darbaza” there is the survivor old chapel, which in archival materials is designated as the Chapel near the Kamolon gates .

International airport of Tashkent, or Tashkent – Yujniy (Southern) is one of the largest airports in Central Asia. The airport is advantageously located, as a great deal of air routes from CIS countries to Europe, America and South-Eastern Asia pass through it.

Tillya Sheikh Mosque in Tashkent is a part of famous historical and religious complex Hast Imam, which is situated in front of Barak khan madrasah. It is possible to visit Tillya Sheikh Mosque as it function up till now. Peopletravel Company is pleased to offer a suitable tour around Uzbekistan, including Tashkent.

Tashkent Islamic Institute named after imam al Bukhari was established in 1971. The imam al-Bukhari higher Islamic Institute is situated in the ancient mosque Namazgokh, entering in to the composition of the religious complex Khazret Imam, which is of historical significance.

In downtown Tashkent, in the residential neighbourhood the tourists and guests of the capital can visit Tamara Khanum Museum. The street, where the museum is located is named after Tamara Khanum.

Tashkent Museum of Railway Technics, known among citizens as Museum of engines, started working on the 4th of August, 1989 on railman’s Day. A solemn event was preceded by the exhibition in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Central Asian Railway in 1988. Townsmen and guests of the capital were so impressed by the presented exhibits, that at people’s request the exhibition was kept.

Uzbekistan is a polyethnic country, where people profess different religions. Besides secular sights and Islamic institutions there are orthodox churches in Uzbekistan. And while travelling around Uzbekistan you should without fail visit St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tashkent.

Minor Mosque is a new mosque in Tashkent. Its location is the bank of the Ankhor canal, the bund of which had been changed for last period of time. Not far from Minor Mosque the exhibition complex Uzexpocenter and the luxurious hotel International are situated.

The unique historical situation in Central Asia of the XX century, which caused the spiritual revolution, revealed the extraordinary personalities that represent an entire era. The greatest artist Ural Tansykbaev belonged to such figures.

Tashkent can boast numerous interesting places. And the most remarkable sight for visitors, who is travelling to Uzbekistan is the State Museum of Applied Arts in Uzbekistan. The museum takes up the historical homestead of the XIX century, in downtown Tashkent. The homestead till 1917 had been the property of the Russian diplomatic official Aleksandr Polovcev, who was famous for his reverent attitude to the architecture and art.

The State Museum of History of Uzbekistan is significant and the oldest scientific and educational establishment in Central Asia. The museum was instituted in 1876 on the 12th of July, and it several times changed various names

If you are eager to contemplate Tashkent from bird's eye view, you should certainly book a unique tour to Uzbekistan and visit Tashkent TV Tower, or otherwise the Tashkent Television Tower.

Amir Timur Square in Tashkent is the center of the city. Eight main streets of Tashkent originate from here. The basis of the flatness of the square was the idea of intersection at the center of two large avenues - Kaufman and Moscow. These two avenues divided the locality into four parts and passed through it. Withal the Square of Amir Timur was surrounded with the road, to which the rest roads were joined.

The State Museum of the Timurids’ history is named exactly so, because it numbers more than 5 thousand of exhibits, referring to the period of Timur’s governing and the dynasty of the Timurids.

Tashkent is a diverse city. One can see monuments of Eastern culture and buildings in the European style - modern. Romanov Palace is one of such buildings. The residence harmoniously blended with the architecture of the city.

The State Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre that is located in the center of Tashkent is included in the cohort of the best opera houses in the world. There are performances of the world of the classical repertoire, as well as works of national authors.

This unique center was founded by the famous Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, who was attracted by phenomenon of the Great Silk Road. He visited almost all countries on a grand historic highway, from the Far East to the European continent. Watched the life and traditions of different peoples, created on the basis of observations of paintings, studied the history of culture. And he also founded the museum of the Great Silk Road.

In hot and dry climate of Central Asia water has a special place and meaning. Water storage served as improvement in towns and villages, where constructed open water reservoirs, and along the caravan roads built special indoor pools - sardoba.

Tashkent metro is considered one of the cleanest subways in the world. This record, I want to dedicate it to Tashkent underground. Tashkent metro consists of three lines with 29 stations. The first line, "Chilonzor" with 9 stations launched in 1977 (finished construction of all 12 stations in 1980), and the second "Uzbek" line with 11 stations were put into operation in 1991.

Mazar Parpi Ata is a sacred place of worship to the local population. It is located 4 km to the west of the fort Imlak near Almalyk. Actually there is no mazar, an object of veneration was considered a separate rock form in a rocky spur slot. Some scientists believed that down to the river Paleozoic limestone formation appeared oddly blurred as the gap between the spur of rock - and post irregularly shaped.

Chimghan Mountains recognized as a main tourist center of Uzbekistan, as this place is incredibly popular among tourists. It serves for travel all year round. This can be explained by the fact that the rest of these seasons in its own peculiar.

In the center of the capital it is easy to find famous monument to Amir Temur. On the monument you will read the wise words of him: “The strength is in justice”, that is translated to three languages.

In Tashkent is located Juma Mosque of Hodja Akhrar. It is mosque with courtyard type that was built here in the 17-18 centuries.

The one of the most popular and ancient place of Tashkent residents is located in the center of the city and was created more than 4 centuries ago.

Suzukh-Ata Mausoleum was constructed in 1765 in Tashkent. Close to the mausoleum there is a park that creates very poetic atmosphere of peace. Different from many controversial moments in the history of Sufism, this mausoleum should be considered ancient because all the same facts of history.

One of the most famous places of the capital is Independence Square, which got its name on September 5, 1991 and is currently the main square of Uzbekistan.

Located in the center of Tashkent this monument attracts numerous visitors and guests, who want to get acquaint with history of Uzbekistan. Here you will be able to see the symbol of remembrance of people who died during the World War II.

Park Bobur is one of the oldest parks in Tashkent city. It was built in first half of the XX century. Located in the most populated part of Tashkent, it is full of visitors in any time of the day.

More than 60 years Tashkent chimes are a symbol of a city. This is not just a clock, not just the tower, but something more, the first character that comes to mind at the mention of Tashkent.

From the earliest days Tashkent Zoo has become a popular place for locals and guests of the capital. In one of the most picturesque parts of the city on an area of 22.7 hectares there is an exhibition of the interesting fauna of Uzbekistan and the world, characterized by great diversity.

It is a story of another beautiful monument of Tashkent city. The idea of the construction of the Polish church dates back to 1875, as the new city had at that time a rather large number of Catholics. But, as always, the case moved from place only in 1902, when a representative of the Roman Catholic Church of Tashkent was appointed Master of Theology Justin Pranaitis.

Kukeldash is the most characteristic structure of the ensemble Chorsu in Tashkent. Located at the south-western corner of the Tashkent it was built in 1569 by sultans Barak Khan and Dervish Khan, bore with the nickname "Kukeldash" (foster brother).

In each city, whose age passed for 1000 years, there is a flea bazaar, perrying the history of this city. This is not just a bazaar where you can buy and sell quickly for nothing stale goods; it is often the treasure for collectors. Tourists, collectors and devotee of old things and unique artifacts necessarily attend such weird corners.

Collection of this Garden composes more than five thousand species and cultivars of trees, shrubs, dwarf shrubs, vines, herbaceous and aquatic plants. It was erected in 1959 in Yunusabad district of Tashkent city and till now it attracts many visitors to the beauty of nature.

Eski shahar (Old town) including Chorsu bazaar – most famous farmer`s market in Tashkent under a big green dome.

The streets and squares of Tashkent adorns many monuments, among them Monument of Courage deserves special attention. It was placed here in memory of a terrible accident in the history of the city.

Monument of the famous Uzbek poet Hamid Alimdjan was established in 1990. He is known not only as a talented poet and public figure, but also as the founder of modern Uzbek literature.

Japanese garden is a special park. To understand its beauty, you need time to dive into the world of Japanese national perception of the world, feel the spirit, depth and originality of Japanese culture, learn philosophy, way of thinking, a different system of values, people.

The history of this place goes far back in the middle Ages. The port city was rebuilt during the reign of Tamerlane, and was named in honor of his son and the name of the fortress Shohruhiya. It was a stronghold port on the Syr Darya River, which housed more than 50 hectares of residential buildings, towering abovethe water.

The nature of this town could steal your heart and you will dive into the green oasis with fresh air and lovely bird singing. It is located in the small mountain village Bostanlyk of Tashkent oasis, in the south- eastern side of the deep lake – Charvak.

The complex of monuments Sheikhantaur occupied the territory between the modern streets Abaya Navoi Sheikhantaur and A. Kadyrov. Here there was a picturesque ensemble of sixteen buildings and two ancient House.

Khumsan is a mountain village is located in the picturesque valley of the river Ugham on the hillside. The very same settlement is part Bostanlyk district. From Tashkent to it, the path runs at a good level road, a length of 100 kilometers. In this area there are many recreational areas and resorts.

This small town keeps many secrets. Hodjakend was formed early in the 3rd century BC, but the atmosphere of the ancient monuments still recalls his greatness. It is a town that is filled with a mixture of cultures such as Greek, Islamic and Buddhist culture, because this is where were the main trade routes from China to India.

This madrasah was built in 18th century and includes winter dome mosque and summer pillared terrace. According to the legend the hair of Prophet Muhammad is kept in madrasah library.

Minguruk is one of the oldest settlements of the ancient Tashkent. The town existed since the beginning of the first century BC before the Arab conquest of Central Asia in the VIII century. According to historians, the town was a union of several town-states under the name Chach, located in the fertile valley of the river Chirchik.

Chirchik town is located in the north of Uzbekistan's most abounding in the valley of the river of Tashkent region - Chirchik (translated as "dinning", "noisy").

This town is one of the most beautiful places in the foothills of the Tien Shan. Aktash is located 60 km from Tashkent near mountain range Karzhantau. And it stands out among mountain resorts as a special, because of incredibly mild climate. At these relatively low altitudes, 1100-1200 m above sea level, summer is never too hot; the highest temperature is 24 C in July. And when on the slopes of Aksu has long been lying deep snow, thick forest tracts do not lose their bright colors.

Kanka is the state capital was a unique citadel that existed as a unique monument of the supreme state that existed in III BC. Now there are only a history and atmosphere of antiquity that keep the Khorezm region.

Near Hast Imom square, one of the fascinating monuments of medieval age, Barak khan madrasah is situated. It catches one's eye with its unique construction, which differ from the ordinary buildings of this category.

If you look to the map of Tashkent region, there is a beautiful oasis that occupies a special position. According to scientists, these places, covered by ancient legends, are most captivated among other regions of Uzbekistan, the study of which is of great importance for the history and archeology, science and culture of the peoples of Central Asia and the rest parts of the world.

Not far from the incredibly beautiful mountains Aksu is a ski complex Beldersay. He is known throughout Uzbekistan for the longest ski trail in Central Asia and the cable car that is longer than 3.5 km.

Zaraut-Say is a settlement near the gorge in the south-western spurs of the Hissar range in Sherabad district in the west of Surkhandarya region, where were found the cave paintings of Mesolithic and Neolithic eras as well as the more recent images.

This beautiful town is located not far from Tashkent. You will only 1 hour to get there. There are several reasons why this place, tenderly loved by all Tashkent people and guests. First of all, the mountains are one of the most attractive places for not only residents, but also the travelers and the lovers of beautiful landscapes.

This amazing place fascinates people with the peculiar atmosphere that gets inside, takes up residence in the soul and emerges with warm memories. It is a bewitching town with own character.

When you ask someone about the place where Tashkent had originated from, not anyone will be able to answer. This place is located now outside the modern city. That is an ancient hill named Shoshtepa situated in the suburbs of modern capital.

Only 20 kilometers from the city center along the old road to Samarkand in the eponymous village of Tashkent region there is one of the most interesting historical and architectural monuments of XIV century - a complex of mausoleums Zangi - Ota.

This mausoleum was erected at the end of the 15th century after death of governor of Tashkent Yunus khan. Many modern scientist and cultural workers describe the mausoleum of Yunus khan as one of the magnificent architectural construction of medieval age.

For many guests, everything associated with ancient Orient has always been shrouded in mystery and secrecy. And in this part of our country and you will also find the most beautiful landscapes filled with incredible and enchanting atmosphere.

Complex Sheikhantaur occupied the territory between the modern streets of Abai, Navoi, and Sheikhantaur. Here there was a picturesque ensemble of sixteen buildings and two ancient House.

Each town has a patron saint. In Tashkent it is Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Ali ibn Ismail al- Shashi Kaffal - Hast Imam. Hast or Hazrat is translated as a saint and the word "Kaffal" means the profession - locksmiths.

Kaffal ash-Shash mausoleum was built in the honor of Imam Abu Bakr al Kaffal (904-976) in 1541 above the grave by khanate architect Gulyam Huseyn but unfortunately the vault has not preserved the original structure.