Essential Destinations

Discover the most fascinating cities of Uzbekistan

Registan Square at golden hour, Samarkand

Samarkand - The Pearl of the Orient

Capital of Tamerlane's empire, Samarkand dazzles with its monumental architecture and rich history. Its monuments are testimony to the greatness of the Silk Road.

Highlights:

  • Registan Square - unique architectural ensemble
  • Gur-e-Amir - Tamerlane's mausoleum
  • Ulugh Beg Observatory
  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque

Local tip:

Visit the Registan at sunset to see the light show that illuminates the madrasas with magical colors.

Historic Bukhara old city with minarets

Bukhara - The Holy City

With more than 2,500 years of history, Bukhara is a living museum where every street tells a story. Its historic center, UNESCO protected, preserves the essence of ancient Central Asia.

Highlights:

  • Poi-Kalyan Complex - the heart of Bukhara
  • Ark Fortress - residence of the emirs
  • Samanid Mausoleum
  • Traditional trading domes

Local tip:

Participate in a cooking class to learn how to prepare authentic plov with local families.

Ichan-Kala fortress walls, Khiva

Khiva - The Museum City

Ichan-Kala, the old town of Khiva, is like traveling back in time. Surrounded by adobe walls, this city preserves its medieval architecture and fairy-tale atmosphere intact.

Highlights:

  • Ichan-Kala - walled city
  • Kalta Minor - unfinished minaret
  • Tash-Khauli Palace
  • Islam-Khodja Minaret

Local tip:

Stay inside Ichan-Kala to live the complete experience of sleeping in a medieval city.

Tashkent city with traditional and modern architecture

Tashkent - The Modern Capital

The capital of Uzbekistan perfectly combines modernity with tradition. It is the ideal starting point to explore the country and offers a fascinating mix of Soviet and Uzbek architecture.

Highlights:

  • Old City - traditional neighborhood
  • Chorsu Bazaar - traditional market
  • Tashkent Metro - underground palaces
  • Art and history museums

Local tip:

Don't miss the Tashkent metro, each station is a work of art with marble and unique decorations.

Ferghana Valley with mountains and silk workshops

Ferghana Valley - Cradle of Artisans

The most fertile valley in Central Asia, famous for its silks, ceramics and the hospitality of its people. Here the purest artisan traditions of Uzbekistan are preserved.

Highlights:

  • Margilan - silk capital
  • Rishtan - traditional ceramics
  • Kokand - Khudayar Khan Palace
  • Kuva - archaeological site

Local tip:

Visit the silk workshops in Margilan to see the complete process from cocoon to fabric.

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