Tashkent
One of the most intriguing country, known for its mausoleums, mosques,and sites related to the Silk Route. The fascinating stories of the Silk Route, the ancient cities, its architecture, the sights everything about Uzbekistan is mesmerizing. From the disappearing Aral Sea, Nuratau Mountains, to the booming cities of today, Uzbekistan has it all. You can see the ancient Islamic architecture in the mosaic-covered domes and glittering minarets.
You will also see the classical Russian architecture next to blocky Brutalist buildings. The ancient towns of Bukhara, Samarkand,and Khiva are living museums and are protected by UNESCO. You can wander the streets of Uzbekistan and get lost in its rich history in every turn.
- This high-speed train which travels between Tashkent and Samarkand passes through four provinces.
- Sailgokh Street also called as ‘Broadway’ by the locals, has street artists and painters displaying their artworks.
- The Amir Temur Square is named after the founder and commander of a vast medieval empire.
- Amir Temur was a statesman and commander of XIV century. He managed to bring together 27 countries
- The library was founded in 1870 as a Public library but later became the State Public Library.
Shahi Zinda Mausoleum complex
On the outskirts of Samarkand, on Afrasiab hill, is a complex of mausoleums called Shahi Zinda which in Persian translated to “The Living King. ”Amongst which is the Mausoleum of Kussam ibn Abbas who was a cousin of Prophet Muhammad. Legend says that Kusam Ibn Abbas came to Samarkand to preach Islam but was beheaded, and a visit to the mausoleum is equated to a visit to the Mecca.”
Shahi Zinda complexwas built during 9th to 14th centuries. An extant complex consisting of eleven mausoleums is attached to each other in a series. The mausoleumsare also included in the UNESCO list of protected site.
Islam Khoja complex
Islam Khoja was an advisor to Khiva Khan and this ensemble which consists of a Minaret and Madrassah. It is one of the most recognizable monuments here.
The tapering design and the horizontal pattern of the glazed claddingof the minaret make it appear taller. The view of the city from the top of the minaret is just fantastic. The enclosed courtyards, the winding maze of streets, bright domes of spires, towers and mosques, everything just appears impressive from the top of Islam Khoja complex.