11 Day Highlights of Uzbekistan

About the destination: Tashkent is the capital and the largest city of Uzbekistan. Tashkent is one of the oldest city in Central Asia with a history of 2200 years. The architectural sights of Tashkent is notable for its unique and original of style. It merged the Central Asian traditions, enriched by the achievements of the Islamic architecture, and the influence of European city planning from the late 18th century. Top historical sightseeing places in Tashkent are mainly located in the Native town of Tashkent. The most famous historic sight of the city is, of course Khazrati Imam Complex. Tashkent is a reviving city, so you will find many interesting sightseeing places.

About the destination: Samarkand or Samarqand is perhaps the most famous city of modern Uzbekistan. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Samarkand is one of the cities of the Silk Road. Samarkand is a cultural treasury of the peoples of the East, with medieval architectural monuments unique in beauty and architectural forms, extant up to date. Its Registan Square ranks among the world’s most beautiful squares, it is called the pearl of Central Asia. The Shakhi-Zinda Complex, one of Samarkand most mysterious and inimitable architectural monuments, is located not far from the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.

About the destination: Bukhara is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. Bukhara was historically one of the great trading cities along the Silk Road. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region of Bukhara was for a long period a part of the Persian Empire. Kalyan minaret, one the wonders of Bukhara, was designated to summon Muslims to prayer five times a day, and the Khoja-Gaukushon is one of the largest ensembles of the city and includes mosque, minaret and madrasah.

About the destination: Khiva is a town in the western province of Khorezm in the Republic. Khiva maybe has the most homogeneous example of Islamic architecture in the world, which is full of stunning mosques and madrasahs. Its historic center – Itchan Kala has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Khiva is considered the pearl of the Khorezm oasis. Khiva, a truly ancient city, is attributed to Seven Wonders of the World. Most of the architectural masterpieces of Khiva are located inside the castle. They include high Eastern towers, grand madrasa buildings, and other historical places. They are decorated with fascinating mosaic and ornaments.