visitTashkent, the largest city in Central Asia, is Uzbekistan's cosmopolitan capital — a city of leafy boulevards, grand squares, a famously ornate metro and lively bazaars. Rebuilt after the 1966 earthquake, it balances wide modern avenues with pockets of deep tradition.
Khast Imam & the Uthman Quran
The Khast Imam complex houses one of the world's oldest Qur'ans, associated with Caliph Uthman. Nearby, the sprawling Chorsu Bazaar under its blue dome is a feast of spices, produce and craft.
Squares & the metro
Amir Timur Square anchors the city centre, while the Tashkent Metro is celebrated as one of the most beautiful underground systems in the world.
Must-Visit Landmarks
Khast Imam Complex
Tashkent's religious heart, home to the 7th-century Uthman Qur'an.
Chorsu Bazaar
A vast domed market brimming with spices, fruit, bread and craft.
Amir Timur Square
The green ceremonial centre of the modern capital.