After two days of wandering around, I realized that Tashkent is not boring at all.

Many people say Tashkent is boring,

but after spending two days exploring it,

I found it to be quite interesting.

As the capital of Uzbekistan,

this city is a tapestry woven with history, culture, and modernity. There's more to see and do than I imagined, a richer and more diverse experience.

🕌 Day 1｜Faith and History of the Old City

📍Hazrati Imam Complex: Tashkent's oldest religious center, housing one of the world's oldest Qurans, the "Othman Quran."

📍Center for Islamic Civilization: Located next to Imam Square, soon to officially open, showcasing precious manuscripts and the history of Central Asian Islamic civilization.

📍Chorsu Bazaar: An iconic domed market offering a full range of spices, dried fruits, fresh fruits, and handicrafts.

📍Hoja Ahror Valiy Mosque: Another important mosque in the Old City, reflecting Timurid-era architectural style.

📍Sirk: A Soviet-era domed circus building that still hosts acrobatic and family entertainment shows, creating a nostalgic yet lively atmosphere.

📍Friendship of the Nations Flagstaff: A congress hall built during the Soviet era to celebrate the unity of the constituent republics.

📍Magic City: Streetscapes reminiscent of a Disney castle, illuminated with dreamlike lights at night.

📍Seoul Street: Tashkent's Chongyecheon Stream, a popular spot for locals to enjoy the nightlife.

🏛Day 2｜City Landmarks and Cultural Scenery

📍Tashkent Television Tower: 375 meters high, offering panoramic views of the city.

📍Minor Mosque: A white marble mosque with a simple and pure architectural style.

📍Catedrala Preasfânta Inimă a lui Isus: Outside the church is a rose garden; during the blooming season, strolling through it feels like stepping into a tranquil European town.

📍The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary: A Catholic church built during the Russian era, featuring exquisitely detailed roofs and stained-glass windows.

📍Amir Temur Square: Located in the heart of the city, the square features a sculpture of Timur at its center.

📍Hotel Uzbekistan: Once one of the most iconic high-rise hotels of the Soviet era, it remains a landmark of Tashkent. The building employs typical Soviet modernism, with its distinctive geometric grid pattern on the facade, making it both a symbol of the era and an important icon of Tashkent.

📍Palace of International Forums Uzbekistan: With a highly modern exterior, it serves as a venue for important national conferences and ceremonies.

📍State Museum of the Temurids: Themed around the history of the Timurid Empire, its exterior is a magnificent blue-domed building, blending modern and traditional Central Asian elements.

📍Alisher Navoiy Theater: A fusion of Eurasian styles, it hosts opera and ballet performances in the evenings.

📍National History Museum of Uzbekistan: Learn about the historical development from the ancient Silk Road and the Timurid Empire to the modern republic.

📍Mustakillik Square: The square features a central dome commemorating independence and a golden statue. Inside is the "Eternal Flame," a memorial to those who died in wars. The Presidential Palace is located on one side of the square. The surrounding environment is spacious and clean, and it is frequently used for national celebrations and events.

📍Cinema Palace: One of Tashkent's most iconic cinemas, its curved facade and relief decorations showcase the architectural aesthetics of its time. Still in use today, it shows films and often serves as a venue for events, making it a great place to experience the artistic atmosphere of Tashkent's old-world charm.

📍Tashkent City Mall: A new commercial complex, a great place to experience modern Tashkent.

⭐️Tip: The Tashkent Metro is not only convenient, but each station boasts a distinctive Soviet Art Deco style, earning it the nickname "Underground Palace." Take some photos of the exquisite station halls along the way.

Two days in Tashkent, from the ancient Imam Square to the modern City Mall, allowed us to witness both the rich history and the vibrant energy of the capital.
The next time someone says, "Tashkent is boring," you can probably just smile and tell them, "That's because you haven't really explored it."

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