Landmarks and interesting places of Uzbekistan

Stories about museums, unusual architectural structures, and monuments of history in amazing Uzbekistan
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The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble

I decided to conclude my first stroll through the marvelous Samarkand with a visit to the Shah-i-Zinda complex. Locals had told me that it was a very interesting…
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Hazrat Khizr Mosque in Samarkand

The penultimate landmark I visited during my trip to Samarkand last year was the complex of the Hazrat Khizr Mosque. In modern times, the ensemble is known as the…
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Ishratkhana Mausoleum in Samarkand

My next piece on the sights of ancient Samarkand will be dedicated to the Ishratkhana Mausoleum. This building is not on the list of the city's most popular…
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Architectural Ensemble of Registan in Samarkand

Friends, we find ourselves once again in the enchanting city of Samarkand. Its architectural monuments can be rightfully called the main attractions of Uzbekistan…
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State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan

My next story about the attractions of hospitable Tashkent will be dedicated to the history of the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan. The exhibition is…
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Architectural Ensemble Bolo Haouz in Bukhara

Ancient Bukhara is often referred to as a city-museum, as tourists coming here can not only get acquainted with the intricacies of Eastern life but also see a huge…
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Railway Technology Museum in Tashkent

Despite my great love for trains, it's been quite a while since I wrote articles about railway transport on my blog. Today, I'm finally ready to tell you about…
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Gur-Emir Mausoleum

Let's continue our stroll through the fascinating places of enchanting Samarkand. After getting acquainted with the small Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist,…
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Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church

The Samarkand Church of St. John the Baptist can be considered one of the most unexpected landmarks of the ancient city. The vast majority of tourists come here to…
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Shukhov Water Tower in Bukhara

Planning my route through the Uzbek city of Bukhara, I was surprised to discover a very unusual structure in the central part of the ancient city — the tower of…
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Samarkand: Overview Walk around the City

Hi! I decided to start this year with a story about a stroll through one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited. It's the famous Samarkand. Surely, my…
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Ming Urik Archaeological Museum in Tashkent

Hi! Today I invite you once again to delve into the depths of history to explore the ancient settlement that once stood on the territory of the modern Uzbek…

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