Uzbekistan sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Each year in Uzbekistan is full of festive celebrations and festivals. The main State event is the Independence Day of the Republic of Uzbekistan, …
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Uzbekistan occupies vast expanses in the heart of Central Asia, the interfluves of the Amu Darya and the Syr Darya. The natural diversity of the …
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The first ancient countries on the territory of Uzbekistan were formed in the 8th century BC. At that time, many legendary cities were established. One of the oldest cities is Samarqand. The first references to it date back to 842 BC. In the 4th century BC, Bukhara was formed. The history of the country is closely linked to great conquests of Alexander the Great. The 7th century was a time of Arab conquests. The next bright tide in the history of the development of Uzbekistan is connected with great conquests of Timur in the 14th century. Under his regime, a lot of important military campaigns were established. The territory of the old country was significantly extended.

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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Uzbekistan
Famous and uniques places in Uzbekistan from our review series
Ichan Qala
From the series “The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day”
A lot of marvellous legends are connected with this historical town. According to one, for conducting the building was used the clay from the same deposits where the prophet Mohammed took clay for Medina building. At those places, where the clay was taken for several hundred years, has appeared the lake. Today it is the sacrum place. Old supportive walls even … Read all
Sherdor Mаdrаsasi
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
Madrasasi was built under the authority of Hakim Yalangto'sh Bahodir at the place of an old demolished dervish lodge. Fragments that were saved, were used during the building of the new mosque. The building is decorated with strikingly beautiful mosaic patterns. The Madrasasi is attractive not only for … Read all
Ismoil Somoniy Maqbarasi
From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”
The researchers discovered its ruins very recently, in the 20th century, the historical object was decided to be restored in its original form. There are three burials in the mausoleum, including the grave of Ismail, the founder of the Samanid dynasty. The mausoleum impresses with its … Read all

Sightseeing in popular cities of Uzbekistan
The age of Bukhara is more than two thousand and five hundred years. According to a local legend, Prince Siyavash, the son of Iran’s shah, was the founder of Bukhara. The prince married the daughter of king Afrasiab. Siyavash built the city with a citadel in the center soon after the wedding. After that, he ordered to establish the town of Shahriston. The history of Bukhara started in the 4th century. Archaeologists found coins with Sogdian inscriptions on them. When Genghis Khan decided … Read more

The important religious monument is the Complex of Hazret Imam built for one of the most respected preachers of Uzbekistan. Today, this big architectural complex includes a cathedral mosque, several tekkes, and a luxurious shrine. The complex also includes the monuments of different periods, the earliest of which were constructed in the 16th century. Among the Orthodox religious temples, the Cathedral of the Assumption built in 1878 is worth being mentioned. In 1933, the church was … Read more

One of the most mysterious attractions of the city is the Chupan Ata Shrine built in the 15th century. This shrine was constructed in honor of the extraordinary person, St. Chupan Ata who was esteemed by local herdsmen in the Middle Ages. There are very few written references to him. Many modern historians even think that he had never existed. The shrine is located on the top of the Kukhak Hill. Its main value is a big sky-blue dome. You can learn more about important events of the … Read more
