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  • Architecture

    Crumbing archaeological ruins, imposing Islamic monuments and stark Soviet buildings sit alongside one another in Uzbekistan, a constant reminder of the nation’s chequered and indeed lengthy history.

    Architecture
  • Culture

    Uzbekistan is a Muslim country, but there is a distinctly Russian influence as well. Mosques and local dress contribute to the Central Asian feel, while at night the vodka flows in the local restaurants.

    Culture
  • History

    Uzbekistan's history is dominated by five conquerors, including Alexander the Great and the unstoppable Genghis Khan. Islam took root, slowly, and Soviet rule dominated, oppressively.

    History
  • Markets

    The bazaars and markets of Uzbekistan are vibrant, raucous and exciting, with the national pastime of haggling employed with great vigour. Start low and enjoy the banter!

    Markets
  • Silk Route cities

    The names of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand inspire today the same excitement and allure as they have done to Silk Road travellers for hundreds of years.

    Silk Route cities

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  • Bukhara
  • Ferghana Valley
  • Khiva
  • Samarkand
  • Tashkent
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    • Ferghana Valley
    • The Ferghana Valley is extremely fertile and produces a large proportion of Uzbekistan's food. It is also one of Central Asia's most devout areas, evidenced by the large numbers of veils and skull-caps.
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    • Five hundred miles across the desert from Tashkent lies Khiva, a well-preserved and fascinating city, its azure-glazed tiles glinting in the midday sun. The city was well known to the Victorians, who were shocked at tales of the barbarity of the local rulers, the Khans of Khorezm.
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    • Samarkand
    • Few names invoke such romance as that of Samarkand, for countless centuries a glorious magnet for travellers, scholars, tyrants and poets. Evidence of the city’s extraordinary 2,500 year history is everywhere.
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    • The great city of Tashkent, right in the heart of Asia, is the largest metropolis in the region, the nation’s capital and home to some excellent museums, operas and fine dining.
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Popular Places in Uzbekistan

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{BEB75596-5297-4523-AA37-B48D05CEEA8A}Bukhara

A truly impressive collection of monuments can be found here.

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{EB92B5DB-6C79-4A08-98DF-2207F5319E0B}Ferghana Valley

Extremely fertile area that produces much of the country's food.

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{49E82058-C25F-4B54-83C7-48FE57F2E70A}Khiva

A well-preserved and fascinating city.

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{B8BE578B-305D-4851-BBCB-FABEA71BEC1D}Samarkand

A city of historical importance and stunning architecture.

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{25F34AC3-6A28-4184-B3D2-2D15FB4B1499}Tashkent

Capital city and home to some excellent museums and fine dining.

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