Uzbekistan
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.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
- Best season
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Time zone
- Asia/Samarkand
- Sights covered
- 45 places
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Temples & religious sites
Dzhuma Mosque
A historic mosque built in 1451. It is regarded as one of Tashkent's foremost examples of Islamic architecture.
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.
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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