ABOUT TASHKENT
Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan. It’s known for its many museums and its mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture. The Amir Timur Museum houses manuscripts, weapons and other relics from the Timurid dynasty. Nearby, the huge State Museum of History of Uzbekistan has centuries-old Buddhist artifacts. The city’s skyline is distinguished by Tashkent Tower, which offers city views from its observation deck.
The Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex includes several mosques and madrasas, as well as the Muyi Muborak Madrasah Library, containing an ancient copy of the Quran. Underneath a distinctive blue-green dome is the Chorsu Bazaar, a massive farmer’s market. The State Museum of Arts displays regional artworks, from embroidered silk hangings to Soviet-era paintings. Near Mustakillik Square (Independence Square) is the WWII Monument, a statue of a woman in front of an eternal flame that honors the hundreds of thousands of Uzbek soldiers killed in World War II.
