Location: Tashkent
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent (/ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/; Uzbek: Toshkent, Тошкент, تاشكېنت, [tɒʃˈkent]; Russian: Ташкент, [tɐʂˈkʲɛnt]) is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, as well as the most populated city in Central Asia with a population in 2012 of 2,309,300. It is located in the north-east of the country close to the Kazakhstan border.
Restaurants in Tashkent
1. Charvak Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
2. Teleshayakh Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By fatycentre_ - Saryagash, Kazakhstan
Walked into the restaurant on a Wednesday night after work at around 6:30pm and sat at the bar...I wanted to eat something light and have a few drinks...my first impression was hmm this place is kind of dark. I figured they wanted a romantic feel so ok with me. The young man that greeted me at the bar was very pleasant. He handed me both drinking and food menu. I was happy to see that they have happy hour wine until 7pm for $5 so I ordered two glasses of wine. That was exciting! They also have a happy hour food menu. I ordered the thick cut bacon which was delicious! I also ordered the grilled octopus (no bueno) from the regular menu. I felt like I was masticating on chewing gum. I don't recommend it. I then ordered the chocolate smores dessert. Let me tell you! It gave me LIFE after a long day at work. Definitely have to try it! All together I give it at 4 because of the octopus and one of the waitress that looked at me strangely when I walked in the door.
3. Chimgon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By wvzjxq - SFO
If Tashkent doesn’t impress you, then head for the hills. It’s like Switzerland, and just as clean. We went for a hike into the Canyons and was impressed by how untouched it was. It’s an easy drive from the city and you can even stay in some of the impressive hotels and relax for a couple of days.
4. Metro Taschkent
Overall Ratings
4 based on 834 reviews
Reviewed By Zilola - Tashkent, Uzbekistan
No visit of Uzbekistan should go without a sightseeing of the Tashkent metro. Built back during USSR times and still continuing to expand, each station of the metro is decorated in a different theme. Each of them feature the minds and preferences of the people at the time when tge metro was built. Thus you can see stations such as Pakhtakor (Cotton collector), Mustakillik (Independence), etc. Foreign looking visitors should expect their passports to be checked (a good idea to hv your registration/business card of your hotel) and all visitors get a bag scan "for your own security" :) the wagons are quite old but both the metro area and the wagons are well maintained and cleaned. Pictures are only allowed to be taken in your heart and mind, strictly not on your camera :)
5. Chorsu Bazaar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
A large open-air market that is open daily and sells almost everything.
Reviewed By Geminican - San Jose
This bazaar has it all, people, traditional clothing, daily foods that the local eats (bread, meat, vegetables, dried fruits, nuts, spices), and many more. Be careful of pick-pocketing, put it in secure place, don't carry big bags. Better to have a local taking you there.
6. Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art
Overall Ratings
4 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By 2012sunilmumbai - Mumbai, India
The museum was originally a private house and today its the best museum to see various forms of ceramic and textile designs of the country. There are other items like jewellery and armaments too. The drawing room of the house is truly magnificent.
There is a shop in the courtyard which has a range of good quality items for sale.
Take time to visit and enjoy the exquisite items on display. Great care has been taken to ensure the visit is memorable.
7. Minor Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By BalkrishnaShroff - mumbai
It was opened in October 2014 on the eve of Eid. It's construction was financed by state budget and Spiritual Administration of Muslims in Uzbekistan. It is located on the bank of Anhor channel with beautiful landscaped surrounding. It can accept 24oo people at a time to make it one of the largest mosque in Uzbekistan. It has two minarets and dome in style of blue skyes. Internal part was decorated with naqshes while mihrab was decorated with verses from Koran and hadis. There is a special room for abulution with modern equipments. Not to missed a beautiful modern mosque in it's marbled glory...
8. Barak-Khan Madrassah
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Burdenkov - Minsk, Belarus
Built in the 16th century Barak-Khan Madrassah is no longer used for its original purpose, however, it attracts tourists’ and visitors’ attention for its well preserved architecture and plenty of artisan shops with some nice quality hand-made embroidery, paintings, ceramics, souvenirs and gifts (do not hesitate to negotiate the price). The famous Caliph Osman Koran that has been ensanguined as he was assassinated while Reading it, is kept in one of the complex buildings. The area is worth visiting.
9. Independence Square (Mustakillik Square)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By Jane L - England
Admittedly this is THE park in the centre of the capital. It is very well maintained by many gardeners and cleaners. Safe, interesting and quiet for a stroll. Uzbeks have a phobia about dust, the water sprayed everywhere helps to keep it down. Fountains lovely. Something scenic to make Tashkent glow.
10. Amir Timur Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Reviewed By zabo - Johannesburg, South Africa
This is a beautiful museum which houses some of the oldest manuscripts and Quran of Khaliph Osman ( AS) as well as artifacts. It is a very impressive building in itself with a classic blue dome that cannot be missed. Worth a visit.
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