Top sights in Uzbekistan

Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah - a madrasah in Bukhara, named after the Ashtarkhanid ruler Abdulaziz Khan, is a paired ensemble with Ulugbek madrasah. The entrance is distinguished by its high and rich external ornament,…

The Abdulkasim Sheikh Madrassa is a monument in Tashkent. Built in the XVI century.

Namangan Airport is located to the west of the city, on the road to Turakurgon. The airport serves several Russian cities: Moscow, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnodar, Saint-Petersburg, Yekaterinburg; and several weekly…

Nukus International Airport under the IATA code "NCU" was built in the 1960s, and is located in the north of Uzbekistan. The current airstrips were renovated in 2011. The airlines Ural Airlines and Uzbekistan Airlines…

The "Termez" airport started its activity on May 25, 1941 with the IATA code "TMJ". It is the southernmost airport in Uzbekistan on the border with Afghanistan. Flights are operated by Uzbekistan Airlines to Tashkent,…

Andizhan Airport is an airport serving Andizhan, the capital city of the Andizhan Region in Uzbekistan. 9th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment PVO of the Soviet Air Defence Forces arrived at the airport in November 1955…

Bukhara International Airport is an airport serving Bukhara, the capital city of the Bukhara Region in Uzbekistan. The best airport of the CIS, in the category of terminals, serving 100 to 500 thousand people.Currently,…

Fergana Airport (FEG code) is the second largest airport in Uzbekistan. It is an international airport and serves the Fergana region, Uzbekistan. It is located southwest of the city center. Fergana Airport offers non…

Navoi International Airport  is an airport of entry in Navoi, Uzbekistan. It is named after Ali-Shir Nava'i. Uzbekistan Airways started cargo operation based in Navoi hub in May 2009 and now operates 18 weekly flights…

The Urgench international airport under IATA code UGC is the nearest airport in the north of Uzbekistan desserving the historical city of Khiva. Flights operate to Tashkent daily and other flights to Dushanbe, Moscow…

 Samarkand international airport situated in Samarkand region of Uzbekistan. Located on the northern outskirts of the city of Samarkand. Airport as a strategic site plays has a huge role in the development of the…

In March 1923, the Russian Society of Voluntary Air Fleet "Dobrolet" was founded and was launched a training overhead lines in Uzbekistan. Innovation has become very important. At this time, from Tashkent to Almaty was…

The Afrasiab Museum is Samarkand's museum dedicated to the history of the city's founding. The museum building is located in the northern part of the city of Samarkand, near the ancient settlement of Afrasiab, it is the…

The Ak Saray Palace is an archaeological site located in Uzbekistan, Shakhrisabz. The palace was built at the beginning of the Timurid period, between 1380 and 14041 in 1396 and the reign of Timur.

Statue of the 9th-century mathematician, astronomer and geographer Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, whose nisba (identifying him as from Khwarazm) was Latinized as Algoritmi, and gave also his name to the region of Khiva

The Amir Timur park is the heart of the city. A nice small park with a proud statue of Amir Timur.

Jami Mosque (the second name of the mosque Juma mosque Khoja Ahrar Vali) - a modern building that has a very ancient history. Also called Dzhuma or Jama mosque.

The Aral Sea is located in northern Central Asia, between Aktobe district in Kazakhstan and north of the autonomous region of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan. Until the third quarter of the 20th century, it was the fourth…

El-Nur Handicraft Center - Preserving Cultural Heritage through CreativityEl-Nur Craft Center is dedicated to the revival and preservation of cultural heritage items that carry the spirit of tradition and craftsmanship…

The history of the Cathedral of the Assumption is unique in that it was once a small cemetery church, called the Church of St. Panteleimon. In the middle of the last century, work to expand the temple began. In the 30…

The Baha ad-Din complex is a cult ensemble located in the suburban area of Bukhara. The complex served as the center of the Naqshband dervish order. Its head, Sheikh Bahauddin Naqshband, died in 1389 and was buried near…

Madrassah of Barak Khan was built in the 16th century under the leadership of the ruler of Tashkent, Navruz Ahmadkhan, grandson of Ulugbek. People considered Navruz Ahmadkhan a lucky ruler, for which they gave him the…

Siyob Bazaar , also called Siab Bazaar, is the largest bazaar in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. All daily necessities, such as "Samarkand naan", are sold. Siyob Bazaar is located adjacent to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and is…

The Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent (Chorsu market) is located on the main square of the city Eski-Juva. Despite the modern look that this market has today, the history of Chorsu Market goes back centuries. About 2 millennia…

Another decoration of Samarkand is the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, a holy monument of the 15th century. It is believed that the mosque was built by order of Tamerlane, who returned from India with a triumphant victory. The…

The Bolo Hauz mosque is a mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.It was built in 1712, also it is a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Inside Taki-Zargaron 36 shops and studios with warehouses. In addition to jewelry, is selling candles and scented soap, while costing more expensive jewelry. Around the dome were shops that sold carpets and travel bags.

International Caravanserai of culture Ikuo Hirayama in Tashkent is a unique object, which is both a museum and a scientific and cultural center.

Sadosh Craft Center - is a space where tradition and modernity come together to create unique handmade products. We specialize in making products from natural fabrics, carefully preserving the cultural heritage of the…

Against the background of familiar Tashkent-looking blue domes and minarets, the Gothic silhouette of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, unusual for Central Asia, stands out - this is the main Catholic…

Muynak was once an oasis where fishing flourished and the Aral Sea was one of the largest salt lakes in the world. Since the 60s of the last century, the sea has been regularly drained by man, in order to change the…

Chor Minor or Char Minar is also known as the Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul. It is located in an alley northeast of the Lyab-i Hauz complex. It is protected as a monument of cultural heritage and is also part of the…

Charvak Reservoir would be a simple artificial reservoir, if not for its emerald waters against the backdrop of beautiful nature, so harmoniously framing the shores. In the background, the teeth of the Tien Shan…

Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is located near the Samani Mausoleum, in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Its name means Job's well, due to the legend in which Ayub visited this place and made a well by striking the ground with his staff…

The Chimgan Mountains are not only magnificent nature, picturesque slopes covered with relict thickets, valleys and gorges with the purest mountain rivers. It is also a popular tourist region where skiing, paragliding…

The Dorut Tilavat (Dor-i-Tilavat/Dorut Tilovat/Dor al-Tilavat) complex is a "house of meditation". It has a large Friday mosque Kouk Gumbaz and the mausoleum of Goumbazi Saydan.

The Khast Imam is the religious center of Tashkent. Khast Imam is located in the old town

Lyab-i Hauz is a real treasure of Bukhara - there is a whole architectural ensemble consisting of a mosque, a madrassah and a monument in honor of Khoja Nasreddin - a favorite character of eastern folklore. The area is…

Memorial Complex of Imam Al-Bukhari - memorial complex of buildings, religious, spiritual and educational purpose the end of the XX century in the village Hartang Payaryk district of Samarkand region of Uzbekistan…

Complex of Islam Khodja is the most recognizable buildings of the ancient city of Khiva, built only in the years 1908-1910 and in form goes back to the structures of XI-XII centuries.

Shahrxon Khives craftsmanship - the art of creating unique knivesThe craft center Shahrxon Khives has been producing exclusive knives combining tradition and modern technology for over 20 years. Our production is based…

On the Uzbek lands between the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers there is a large Asian desert - Kyzyl Kum. In addition to Uzbekistan, Kyzyl Kum partially extends into the lands of Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, occupying a…

The dome of Tim Abdullakhan - covered market in Bukhara. The building intended for trading fabrics and carpets.

The Tamerlan's Gate is the most narrow part of the gorge of the river Sanzar - passage in the mountains separating ranges Malguzar Nuratau and in the western part of the Pamir-Alai.

Doustlik is a border post near Osh.Popular border crossing: Kyrgyzstan - UzbekistanInformation if you are coming from Kyrgyzstan - direction Tashkent. 1. Yandex Taxi to the Border (Dostuk) from Osh. To embark on this…

The Hazrat Imam (or Hast Imam) ensemble is a religious complex in Tashkent. The ensemble was built near the grave of the imam of Tashkent.

Located in the western part of Ichan-Kala, include the madrassas Muhammad Amin Khan (1845-1855 ) and still impresses with its grandeur.

Po-i-Kalyan or Poi Kalyan is an Islamic religious complex located around the Kalyan minaret in Bukhara.

The Samanid mausoleum is located in the historical urban nucleus of the city of Bukhara, in a park laid out on the site of an ancient cemetery.

The mausoleum of Mahmoud Pahlavan is an architectural complex in Khiva, one of the best works of Khiva architecture of the middle of the XIX century, made in the traditions of Khorezm architecture up to the Timur era…

Mausoleum of Said Allaoudin was built over the burial of a famous mystic Order Naqshbandi Sheikh Seyid Alauddin, who died in 1303. Estimated date of construction of the mausoleum middle of the 14th century.

The Gur-e Amir (or Guri Amir) is a mausoleum of the Asian conqueror Tamerlane (also known as Timur) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It occupies an important place in the history of Persian-Mongolian Architecture as the…

Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum - Mausoleum in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), built in honor of the imam Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Ali ibn Ismail al-Al-Shashi Kaffal.

The Tashkent Metro is the rapid transit system serving the city of Tashkent. The Tashkent Metro consists of three lines, operating on 36.2 kilometres of route and serving 29 stations.

The  Kalon minaret, built in the XII century from burnt brick, rises more than 46 meters, and its top is crowned by a conical lantern. The minaret is connected to the roof of the Kalon Mosque by means of a bridge, from…

The Museum of Applied Arts is located in Tashkent. Pieces, revealing the history of the decorative arts of Uzbekistan: wood carving, ceramics, engraving, art, jewelery, gold embroiderers, embroidery, patterns of mass…

The State Art Museum of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, named after I.V. Savitsky is an art museum based in Nukus, Uzbekistan. Opened in 1966, the museum houses a collection of over 82,000 items, ranging from…

The Khoudyar Khan palace of the last ruler of the Kokand Khudoyar Khan - Urda. The magnificent palace complex was built in 1871.

Palace of Tash Hovli was built at the end of the XIX century. The structure of the palace were 163 rooms and three separate courtyard leading to the guest part, to the courtroom and to the harem.

The Friendship Bridge is not just an engineering structure, it is a symbol of the deep and close ties between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Over the Amu Darya River, against a backdrop of majestic landscapes, it stretches…

Kamchik Pass is a mountain pass located in the east of Uzbekistan at an altitude of 2268 meters above sea level, near the border between Kyrgyzstan (in the North) and Tajikistan (in the South). The pass is the only land…

The Djartepa (Sarazm) border opens again in May 2018 between Tajikistan and Ouzbekistan. This link permit to travel from Samarkand directly to the Tajik old city of Pendjikent. This border is open to all nations and 24h…

Emir's Summer Residence Sitora Mohi-Khosa- country residence of the Emir of Bukhara, built in the end of XIX - in the begining XX century. Now it is the museum of arts and crafts.

The products of the silk-weaving factory "Jodgorlik" have rightfully earned world fame. The company operates not only for the domestic market, but also for export to Europe, Russia, Korea and other countries. The…

Fayaz Tepe is an archaeological site located in the city of Termez in southern Uzbekistan. It is believed to have been a Buddhist monastery complex that was active during the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE, although some…

Chylpak Cala is a zoroastrian clay fortress built about 500 years after Christ.

This ancient building dates from the I–II centuries AD. E. According to the main version, the construction was built to strengthen and defend the territory. This necessity was dictated by the special location of…

Ichan-Kala Citadel preserves the image of the ancient eastern city of Khiva. The findings of archaeologists suggest that Old Khiva, which already existed in the 5th century, served as a stage on the Great Silk Road. The…

The Independence Square is the central square of Tashkent; it hosts celebrations and military parades in the days of special events and public holidays.

In the mausoleum of Jahangir Mirza was buried the ashes of senior and favorite son of Amir Temur - Jahangir, who died at age 22 in 1376.

This mosque is the oldest of the 157 mosques in modern Tashkent and the third largest mosque in Uzbekistan after the Bibi-Khanum Mosque in Samarkand and Poi-Kalyan in Bukhara. From the 15th century to the present, the…

The religious complex “Chasma” includes the mosque “Djuma”, the spring, the mosque Panjvakta and bathouse "khamom". The round Djuma mosque was constructed above the spring and has 40 columns. The dome, 16 meters in…

The Kalyan Minaret, also known as Katta Minor (literally "Grand Minaret") is the minaret of the Friday Mosque in the historic center of Bukhara, built in 1127 by the Karakhanid Arslan Khan, known for his activities as a…

The Kalon Mosque or Kalan, which means "great Mosque", is the former main mosque of Bukhara in Uzbekistan. It was decommissioned for worship in 1924. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, like the entire historical…

Kalta Minar is a minaret located in the Ichan-Kala - inner city of ancient Khiva (Uzbekistan). Built in 1852-1855.

Kounia Ark served as the residence of the khans, with a mosque, the court, an arsenal, a prison, a powder factory, kitchen facilities, a hall for official receptions, a mill and other buildings.

Medresa of Kukaldash - the largest of 23 madrassas of old Tashkent

Now Arch open-air museum. In the niches at the entrance to the masters work shops, and the ramp up could be anyone, even for a horse, even on foot. Gray Wall Arch look on with indifference visitors - they have seen and…

Toshhovli Palace (Uzbek: Toshhovli saroyi, meaning “Stone Courtyard Palace”) is one of the most impressive royal residences in the historic city of Khiva. Located inside the walled inner town of Itchan Kala, the palace…

The SherDor madrasa- Islamic educational, spiritual, educational and memorial religious building of the XVII century in Registan Square of Samarkand.

The Tillya-Kari Madrassa - religious, spiritual, educational and educational structure of the XVII century in Samarkand

The Ulugbek Madrasah is a muslim spiritual, educational and religious building of the XV century in Samarkand. The oldest madrasa is a part of architectural ensemble of The Registan Square.

The Mir-i Arab Madrasah is a madrasah, still in operation, in Bukhara in Uzbekistan. Like all the historical sites of Bukhara, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993. She is forbidden to visit.

Nadir Divan-Begi is in Bukhara, it is a part of the architectural ensemble of XVI-XVII centuries, Lyabi Houz.it was built in 1622-1623

The Magoki Attori mosque is a mosque of XII-XVI centuries in Bukhara. It is located 4.5 meters under ground level, is interesting for its carved decoration.

Muyi Muborak Madrasah was built in the XVIII century by the ruler of Kokand Mirza Ahmed Kushbegi.

Namazgokh in Bukhara - a prayer area for worship during the holidays Eid al-Adha and Ramadan Bairam, in the south-west of Bukhara.

The mosque is located opposite Barrack-Khan Madrassah. Tilla Sheikh means Golden Sheikh. This is the former main mosque in Uzbekistan. It was constructed by the Kokand khan Mirza Akhmed Kushbegi in 1856-57 years.In the…

Khan of Khiva Allakulikhan (1825-1842) in order to transform the city into one of the Khiva beautiful and attractive cities in Asia carried out on the basis of their capacity, large construction and improvement works.

One of the most elegant squares of the city of Tashkent - Theater Square, formed in the mid XX century.

Very near to the Labi-Hauz is a dome under which passes a crossroad. Around it are scattered retail shops. Once here it was located one of the largest currency exchanges in Central Asia

Shah-i-Zinda ("living tsar") is a monument of medieval architecture in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), a set of mausoleums of the Karakhanid and Timurid nobility. The existing complex consists of eleven mausoleums, successively…

Madrasah of Khan Mukhammad Amin was built in 1851-1854 years by order of the ruler of Khiva and got its name.

Carpet Weaving Museum. The exposition of the carpet museum was opened in 1991 in the ancient mosque of  Maghoki-Attar(XVI century) near the ancient Shahrud canal, in the center of the old city, next to the dome of the…

This mausoleum is one of the most beautiful places in Khiva. Pahlavon Mahmud was a philosopher, a poet and legendary wrestler who became the patron saint of Khiva. His tomb was rebuilt in 1326 AD. Pahlavon Mahmud's tomb…

Excursions to Uzbekistan do not ignore this building in Samarkand, as it is one of the first buildings in the city, erected under Tamerlane. Its architecture and exterior design are ascetic - you won't find bright…

Mirankul mountains are 40 kilometers from Samarkand.

The National Museum of Arts named after I. V. Savitsky, located in Nukus, is one of the largest museums in Uzbekistan. The museum's collection is recognized as the second in the world in terms of importance and volume…

The memorial monument of XVII-XIX centuries. " Sultan Ouvays Baba is located on the territory of Beruni district of Karakalpakstan. The name of the complex associated with the name Uvays al-Gharani, who, according to…

The observatory of Samarkand was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg, it is considered by scholars to have been one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world.  The remains of the observatory…

In the centre of the town of Kokand, in the Fergana Valley, is the Kokand Urda Citadel, better known as the Khudoyar Khan Palace, which ruled the Kokand Khanate from 1845 to 1875. The palace is included in the World…

Place Registan, which has existed for more than 6 centuries. Some of the buildings that are in the square have been kept here in their original form from the time they were built. Special attention deserves a complex of…

Qashqadaryo River is a river in southern Uzbekistan. Length: 378 km, basin: 6,800 km2. In flows within the Qarshi Steppe without drain.

Zarafshan is an ancient tributary of the Amu Darya, originates on the Zarafshan ridge, feeding on the meltwater of the Zarafshan glacier. It flows through the territory of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In the north-west of…

 Shah-i-Zinda is a medieval cemetery in Samarkand and a place of pilgrimage, a collection of mausoleums of the Karakhanid and Timurid nobility. The set consists of eleven mausoleums, successively joined to each other…

This building is considered the tallest in all of Central Asia - the Tashkent TV Tower is 375 meters high, and its long sky-piercing spire can be seen from all corners of the city. About a hundred meters above sea level…

Around 1400, the Turkish-Mongol emperor Tamerlane brought back from Persia to Samarkand a supposed relic (an arm, or the whole body, according to the versions) of Daniel, who is called Doniyor in Uzbek. So we also find,…