This is a city that conquers from the first time, and to which you want to come back again and again.
This wonderful city is the embodiment of the very modern elegance that is inherent in many capitals of the world, but at the same time, being an eastern city, Tashkent has its own unique flavor.
It exquisitely combines medieval buildings that seem to have descended from the pages of ancient Oriental fairy tales, elegant European architecture left over from the time of the Turkestan Governor-General, standard concrete “boxes” of the Soviet era and, finally, sparkling glass and concrete skyscrapers – modern business centers and banks.
Welcome to Tashkent – the interweaving of history and modernity, where Eastern culture and Western influences create a unique atmosphere.
Walking through its streets, you can immerse yourself in endless historical layers that reveal a rich cultural heritage, especially in the old city of Chilanzar, where every stone and wall store many stories, and the heart of Tashkent is a beautiful Hast-Imam complex decorated with majestic cathedrals and architectural masterpieces, where the walls of ancient madrassas and mosques seem to whisper, that they silently keep the secrets of the past…
But Tashkent is not only an open-air museum. This city lives and breathes modernity, offering its guests modern amenities and entertainment. Modern skyscrapers, luxury shopping malls and cafes with creative cuisine – all this mixes with the traditional atmosphere, creating a unique experience.
A city that will stay in your heart
The world of Tashkent is where oriental exoticism is combined with modern brilliance, where history and culture come to life at every step. It is a place where you will find beauty, history and richness of spirit. Tashkent is a city that will leave an unforgettable impression in your heart.
Tashkent is one of the oldest cities that was located on the Great Silk Road from China to Europe. The first information about Tashkent as an urban settlement appeared in written sources in the II century BC. In Chinese chronicles he is called Yueni or Shi, in the records of the Persian king Skewer he appears as Chach, in other Arabic sources – Shash. For the first time, the name Tashkent appeared in Turkish documents of the IX-XII centuries.
The capital of the Uzbek Tashkent became the SSR in 1930.
Many sights of Tashkent are concentrated in the Old City – this is one of the few districts that has preserved its national flavor in a rapidly changing metropolis.
The feeling of old Tashkent lives here thanks to the cozy courtyards of the hospitable mahalla, the noisy oriental bazaar Chorsu and the blue domes of the Khast-Imam complex. Artisans’ quarters, teahouses and bakeries are located in this part of the city.
Every corner is a landmark
Oddly enough, even the subway in Tashkent is a landmark of the city. The Tashkent metro is not only a fast and comfortable way to move around the city, but also a real architectural monument, because each of the 48 stations has an original design – from the Cosmonauts station, made in a space theme to the Alisher Navoi station, the walls of which are artfully decorated with scenes from the poet’s works.
There are other places in Tashkent that are worth visiting, for example, the Tashkent TV Tower, the German Church, the Polish church, Amir Temur Square with the famous Tashkent chimes, Independence Square, the former residence of Prince Romanov designed by architects Benois and Heinzeltsman.
The mausoleum of Zangiat is located 15 kilometers from Tashkent, where Sheikh Ai-Khoja and his wife Ambar Bibi are buried. The mausoleum is one of the most visited holy places among Tashkent residents and guests of the capital.
The museums of the city – the State Museum of Arts, the Temurid Museum and the Tashkent Museum of Railway Equipment – present unique collections. The exhibits of the State Museum of History can trace the history of Uzbekistan from the early Paleolithic to our times. A worthy exposition is collected in the Museum of Applied Arts – these are carpets, ceramics, textiles and much more. Connoisseurs of literature will be interested in the house-museums of Sergei Yesenin and Anna Akhmatova. In the Polytechnic Museum, visitors will find the history of the automotive industry, the Ames room and many unusual interactive exhibits.
Walking enthusiasts will love the parks of Tashkent, which are especially beautiful in spring, early summer and autumn.
Among them, the Ecopark is the first Tashkent park, where the principles of “green” construction are embodied in the unusual architecture of the objects. There are no noisy attractions here, but you can walk along neat paths, have a picnic on the grass or do yoga, taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Spend time comfortably
To combine shopping and entertainment, you need to go to one of the many shopping and entertainment centers in Tashkent. Shopping malls “Samarkand Darvaza”, “Mega Planet”, “Next”, “Sail”, “Compass” are equipped with food courts, cinemas, playgrounds and accommodate many branded stores.
The charm of shopping in an oriental way with noisy cheerful sellers and rows bursting with fresh vegetables, fruits, fragrant spices, hot cakes and all kinds of goods lives in the bazaars of Tashkent. Chorsu and Alai are the most popular markets among tourists.
The menu of numerous cafes and restaurants in Tashkent has dishes of almost any cuisine: European, Asian and Pan-Asian, Middle Eastern, Russian, Caucasian and, of course, national.
Teahouses and cafes (“Milliy taomlar”) are located on almost every street, where kebab, shawarma, Uzbek samsa, pilaf, naryn, manty, lagman, shurpa are served. Moreover, small prices have no effect on the excellent quality and taste of food.
And at the Chorsu bazaar there is the so-called “gluttonous row” – another popular gastronomic point on the map of Tashkent, where for ridiculous money you will be able to try all the “hits” of Uzbek cuisine.
The most delicious pilaf in Tashkent, judging by the reviews, is prepared in the pilaf Center (“Osh Markazi”). Closer to lunch, people from all over the city come here, and in just a couple of hours the huge cauldrons empty.
Recently Tashkent has also become a very comfortable city for coffee lovers: coffee shops in the capital are quite common. The boulangerie format is also flourishing – a bakery cafe where you can buy and taste freshly baked bread, baguettes, croissants and other pastries…
…Tashkent is divided into exactly two parts – no more, no less. One half is the East with its traditions, culture, architecture, the other half is the West with its imperturbable modernity, technology, freedom, night lights and music. It’s like two cities that are so different that it’s inexplicable how they exist in such harmony. This is how Tashkent lives, and conquers the hearts of people…
A source: https://e-cis.info/news/566/110433/
