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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.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tashkent
Gateway airport
Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Best season
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Time zone
Asia/Samarkand
Sights covered
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Kukeldash Madrasah

Attraction

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.

Amir Timur Museum

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.

State Art Museum of Uzbekistan

Museums & galleries

State Art Museum of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's largest national art museum, located in Tashkent. Its collection spans thousands of works across four categories, offering a broad overview of Uzbek art.

State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

Museums & galleries

State Museum of History of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan's history museum, founded in 1876 and located in central Tashkent. It's a great place to trace the country's long history in one visit.

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Temples & religious sites

Sacred Heart Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral located in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It's a quiet spot to step into while strolling through the city center and take in the interior.

Dzhuma Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Dzhuma Mosque

A historic mosque built in 1451. It is regarded as one of Tashkent's foremost examples of Islamic architecture.

Holy Assumption Cathedral Church

Temples & religious sites

Holy Assumption Cathedral Church

This Russian Orthodox cathedral in Tashkent was built in 1871 and has undergone several expansions and renovations since. It's a great place to admire the exotic beauty of Orthodox architecture.

Barakhan Madrasah

Attraction

Barakhan Madrasah

An Islamic madrasah built up over the 15th and 16th centuries from structures of different periods, with an old mausoleum still standing to its east. Worth visiting for a close look at traditional Uzbek architecture.

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Average temperature by month

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10° Mar
16° Apr
21° May
28° Jun
30° Jul
28° Aug
22° Sep
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