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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent was rebuilt after a devastating 1966 earthquake, creating a city of wide Soviet-era boulevards and monumental squares that is now embracing modern architecture alongside its surviving Islamic heritage. The Khast Imam Complex houses some of the world's oldest Quran manuscripts, including the 7th-century Uthman Quran. The Chorsu Bazaar, operating under a massive turquoise dome, is Central Asia's most famous market — a sensory overload of spices, bread, dried fruits, and local meats. The Tashkent metro system is itself a walking destination, with stations decorated like underground palaces in marble, chandeliers, and Soviet mosaics. Amir Timur Square and the nearby Museum of Applied Arts showcase Uzbek craft traditions. The newer Tashkent City development adds a modern skyline to the mix.
explore by interest
Tashkent's blocks are enormous — what looks close on a map can be a long walk. Use the metro between major sights and explore each area on foot.
April through May and September through October offer mild temperatures. Summer heat can exceed 40 degrees Celsius, making midday walking inadvisable.