Welcome to Uzbekistan
Welcome
Visit Uzbekistan and be inspired.. | Unique, traditional, cutting edge, refreshing, imaginative, surprising - Uzbekistan is all this and much much more. Whether you're looking for inspiration, action, relaxation or want to discover Uzbekistan's hidden treasures, explore Uzbekistan your own way... | |
Towns and cities
Destinations There is something for everyone in Uzbekistan's towns and cities – whether it's the big city buzz or the famous architecture, the historic sights or the spectacular bazaars, the enchanting medieval houses or the scintillating nightlife. In these vibrant destinations, you can look forward to concerts, cultural events, and hmuseums. There is also plenty to discover in the way of monuments and historical buildings.
| More information about Uzbekistan's big cities and its most popular towns can be found below. Every day, Uzbekistan's big cities and romantic towns are just waiting to be discovered. |  | Your complete guide to places to go in Tashkent including Tashkent's top sightseeing tips, restaurants, pubs and bars, hints on shopping in the capital, Tashkent's attractions, sports, parks and more.
| |  | For many centuries the name Samarkand has carried with it an air of exotic mysticism and romantic allure. Who has not heard the expression "The Golden Road to Samarkand?" | |  | Bukhara is one of Central Asia's oldest cities, full of stunning mosques and medrassahs, and a historic center that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. | | |
Featured
Top visited sights Se what places most people visit in Uzbekistan  | The heart of Samarkand is Registan Square, which literally means "sandy place". The square is fringed on three sides by the monumental structures of the Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs. | |  | This complex of various architectural buildings of medieval and modern times is one of the symbols of Tashkent. | |  | Consisting of Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Mir-i-Arab madrassah, this complex is considered as the religious heart of the Holy Bukhara. | |  | Samarkand Carpet Workshop Don't miss out on a tour of the Samarkand Carpet Workshop, where you will get a good chance to witness the stages the silk yarns go through before they reflect their beauty. | |
Tips
Shopping Tips Uzbekistan Shopping tips on how best to shop and what to buy whilst on your trip to Uzbekistan. Everything in Uzbekistan is negotiable. Shopping, buying and selling, they're all games. The seller plays and the buyer plays. Bargain with a smile and you will be rewarded. Expect to pay from 10-40% less than the original asking price - depending on your bargaining skills and the will of the vendor. The best place to experience Uzbekistan is in the bazaars. The bazaars of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara offer goods ranging from herbs and spices to Bukhara carpets. Silk is still produced in the country and well-priced silks can be bought at large department stores. | Heavenly fruits. No matter what the season, fabulous fruit is always available in Farmers markets in Uzbekistan. Cherries, apricots, greengages and peaches in early summer, figs, grapes, pears, pomegranates and apples as summer progresses and then, in autumn, melons of every shape, size and variety fill the place and scent the air. Clothes and more. Big cities have large department stores and shopping malls where you'll find the city's finest fashion stores, global brands, book shops, specialty stores, accessories stands and all kinds of luxury designer lifestyle goods. |  | Tashkent’s oldest and the most famous market is a wonderful place to discover oriental shopping experience. | |  | This is the best place to meet locals and share a little bit of their life in Samarkand. People still wears old fashion clothes such as turban or uzbek hat. It is an excellent spot for photographers.
| |  | Bukhara have long been the commercial centre of Central Asia. Its closed trade domes have served local merchants for several centuries. | | | Last Updated: 09/12/2011 5:17 PM
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