Uzbekistan
Samarkand and Bukhara preserve their Silk Road architecture and form the heart of any trip, while Tashkent serves as a modern hub connecting them. Trains between cities are convenient, making it easy to plan an itinerary.
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Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia, a lively metropolis with a population of over three million. Located in the north near the Kazakhstan border, it also serves as a gateway for travelers.
45 sights 9 guides Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Samarkand
Samarkand is one of Central Asia's foremost ancient cities, renowned as a key Silk Road crossroads linking East and West and as a center of Islamic scholarship. As the former capital of the Timurid Empire, it is home to magnificent monuments such as the Registan and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
30 sights 9 guides Samarkand International Airport (SKD)
Bukhara
Bukhara is an ancient Uzbek city in the Zarafshan River valley, whose old town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Strolling its centuries-old alleys, you can feel the atmosphere of history.
45 sights 9 guides Bukhara International Airport (BHK)
Nukus
Nukus is the central city of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan, known for its distinctive autonomous culture. The Nukus Museum of Art and the Museum of History and Culture offer a great introduction to the region's unique art and history.
2 sights 9 guides Nukus Airport (NCU)
Fergana
Fergana is an Uzbek city in the fertile Fergana Valley of Central Asia, developed along the upper reaches of the Syr Darya River. Travelers can enjoy scenery shaped by the surrounding mountains.
3 sights 9 guides Fergana International Airport (FEG)
Top sights in Uzbekistan
Temples & religious sites
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
This mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, is named after the wife of Amir Timur, founder of the 14th-century Timurid Empire. It stands as an iconic example of Timurid-era architecture.
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Kalyan Minaret
A minaret in Bukhara's Poi Kalyan complex and the city's iconic landmark. It's a must-see stop on any trip to Uzbekistan.
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Samanid Mausoleum
A mausoleum just outside Bukhara's old town, built in the 10th century as a resting place for rulers of the Samanid dynasty. It's said to hold the tombs of three people, including Nasr II.
Castles & palaces
Ark of Bukhara
This massive fortress in Bukhara has stood since around the 5th century AD. It began taking its present form under the Shaybanid dynasty in the 16th century, functioning not just as a military stronghold but as a small city where people actually lived.
Heritage & monuments
Afrasiyab
An ancient archaeological site north of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, situated on a hill near the Bibi-Khanym Mosque. The Afrasiyab murals uncovered during excavation can be viewed at a nearby museum.
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Kukeldash Madrasah
This 16th-century Islamic school stands near Tashkent's Chorsu Bazaar. It's a historic site well worth visiting alongside the traditional market.
Museums & galleries
Nukus Museum of Art
This museum holds the world's second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde art. Its collection of more than 80,000 pieces also includes ancient artifacts and Karakalpak folk art.
Museums & galleries
Amir Timur Museum
A museum in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, dedicated to Amir Timur, founder of the Timurid Empire. It opened in 1996 and traces his life and achievements.
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