Tashkent: 10 Places to See - Museums, Bazaar and Metro

Explore Tashkent's cultural landmarks across a 39.5 km route covering the State Museum of Applied Arts, Amir Timur Square, Hazarati Imam Complex, Keldesh Madrasa, Chorsu Bazaar, and the historic Metro system. This journey through Uzbekistan's capital reveals centuries of Islamic architecture, traditional craftsmanship, and Soviet-era design.

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State Museum of Applied Arts
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State Museum of Timur
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Stops on this route

  1. State Museum of Applied Arts — Museum showcasing traditional Uzbek decorative crafts including ceramics, textiles, and woodwork spanning centuries of regional artistry.
  2. State Museum of the Temurids — Historical museum dedicated to Timur and his dynasty, displaying artifacts and exhibits documenting Central Asia's medieval imperial period.
  3. Amir Timur Square — Central green square with fountains, trees, and an equestrian statue of Amir Timur inscribed with 'Strength in Justice' in three languages.
  4. Chorsu Bazaar
  5. Metro Stations — Soviet-era underground transit system featuring ornate stations adorned with mosaics, chandeliers, and marble reflecting local cultural themes.
  6. Besh Qozon Pilaf Centre — Restaurant complex specializing in plov, Uzbekistan's national rice dish, prepared in enormous cauldrons using traditional cooking methods.
  7. Television Tower — Iconic 375-meter structure offering panoramic views of Tashkent from its observation deck and rotating restaurant.
  8. Tashkent City Park — Modern urban park with gardens, walking paths, and recreational facilities providing green space in the city center.
  9. Hazarati Imam Complex — Historic Islamic architectural ensemble in the old city featuring the Hazarati Imam Mosque with 53-meter minaret and the Baraka Kadrasa with blue turquoise tiles.
  10. State Museum of Timur — Museum opened in 1996 commemorating Amir Timur, the 14th-century Turko-Mongol conqueror and founder of the Timurid Renaissance empire.

Useful for your trip

Transport
Metro costs only 1.7 SS per ride and covers long distances quickly. Open 5:00 a.m. to midnight. Visit monumental stations: Tinchlick, Gafur Gulam, Cosmo Navlar, and Alisher Navoy even if not your destination.
Timing
Use metro in late morning for less crowded stations, better for photography and filming. Late afternoon is busier.
Food
Visit Besh Qozon Pilaf Centre to see open kitchen cooking traditional pilaf in huge cauldrons. Very busy; expect to wait for seating or share tables.
Tip
State Museum of Applied Arts (founded 1937) and State Museum of the Temurids (opened 1996) are located in city center and recommended as first stops on Tashkent itinerary.
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Hazrati Imam Complex main space may be closed for renovations; check beforehand. Hazerati Imam Mosque was open with accessible courtyard and decorated interior.
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Kukeldash Madrasa (built 1500s) is 3 km from Hazrati Imam Complex. Respect students inside—be quiet. One of few buildings that survived 1966 earthquake.
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Chorsu Bazaar is 5 minutes from Kukeldash Madrasa. Traditional market under 300m diameter blue dome with fresh produce on ground level, meat on first level, nuts and dry fruits on top level.
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Television Tower (375m, completed 1984, highest building in Uzbekistan) is located in front of Besh Qozon Pilaf Centre. Has 360° observation deck.
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Tashkent City Park opened to public in 2019, less than 2 km from Chorsu Bazaar. Largest urban park in Uzbekistan with daily light and sound shows.
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Amir Timur Square is next to State Museum of the Temurids. Large green area with fountains and equestrian statue. Named with current title in 1994 after independence.

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