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Tashkent (Uzbek: Toshkent or Тошкент; Russian: Ташкент) is the capital, and largest city of Uzbekistan.

It is an ancient city on the Great Silk Road from China to Europe. Little remains of the ancient city after the 1966 earthquake and earlier modernisation work following the 1917 revolution. Tashkent remains a Soviet-era city that has little remaining from its ancient Central Asian past. The city has a mixture of modern new office buildings, hotels, parks, and crumbling Soviet-style apartment blocks. The streets are generally clean and there are not too many potholes in the city centre. Further out, the infrastructure is not so good.

Over the last few years the Uzbek government has embarked on a major reconstruction program in the centre of the city. Roads, government buildings and parks are all being reconstructed (many historical buildings and sites are bulldozed in process). To the visitor, the new city looks very impressive, although many of the local residents have yet to see any improvement in their residential areas.

Tashkent is waiting for a boom. The infrastructure, hotels, and shops are there but the influx of people and business has failed to materialise. This is caused in part by a combination of government policy and bad publicity.

Tashkent has a population of 2.3 million people (2012).

Although Uzbek is now the official language, Russian is the native language for most Tashkent dwellers, although most also speak Uzbek. Most businesses use Russian in their signs, menus, and other printed material. Only government institutions use Uzbek as the first language, and even then, many government forms and reports are in Russian, rather than Uzbek. Uzbek now uses the Latin alphabet rather than the Cyrillic that was used during the Soviet Union. This is a source of some confusion for many Uzbeks, especially those of the older generation. Shortly after the fall of the Soviet Union and Uzbekistan declared independence in 1991, the written Uzbek language was converted back into Latin characters. Many older Uzbeks have difficulty reading the Latin characters. Uzbek is a Turkic-based language, and while Uzbeks and Turks cannot completely communicate directly, the better educated on both sides can usually find some common understanding.

Many of the signs in Tashkent are in Cyrillic. A significant number of Russian words are similar to their English counterparts. Learning the Cyrillic alphabet, not as difficult as one might think, will help a traveller to read signs and in restaurants. It is very useful for the casual visitor to Tashkent to learn a few basic Russian or Uzbek words and phrases. If you need to speak English, young people are your best bet, and even then there is no guarantee that they will speak more than basic English.

The name Tashkent is usually attributed to the Turkish words "tash" ("stone") and the Persian word "kent" ("city"), meaning "city of stones". Another opinion refers to the Sogdian word "tschatsch", meaning "place on a hill".

The "Old Town" has retained much of its charm. Here you will find low adobe houses with shady courtyards, narrow winding streets and many ancient mosques and madrassas.

Abdulkasim Madrassa, Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi (South part of the old city. A.Navoi National Park. Metro station Milliy Bog, then 500 m northeast. This madrassa was erected in honour of the great thinker Abdulkhasim Khan at the beginning of the 19th century.
Mausoleum of Zainuddin-bobo Sheikh, Mannon Uyg'ur ko'chasi, Kurgancha 7th Street (Former Orifon village beyond the Kukcha Gate (now within Tashkent). From Metro station Bunyodkor, northwest about 2 km. This is the mausoleum of the son of the founder of a famous Sufi order. His father sent him to disseminate the ideas of this order. The mausoleum is of the khanaka type. The hall is covered with a double dome. Nearby is a chillyakhona (subterranean monastic cell) dating to the 12th-13th centuries.
Khazret Imam Ensemble, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (In the Hast Imam district. From Metro station Gafur Gulom, go north 1.5km. Tomb of one of the first Imams of Tashkent. Visitors may wish to visit the mosque area of the city. The library there contains the remaining fragments of the world's first Koran, written only 19 years after the death of Hazrat Muhammad.
- Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
- Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
- Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
- Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
- Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
- Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
- Hazrati Imom Mosque.
Kukeldash Madrassa, Nawai Prospect (On a hill overlooking Chorsu Bazaar, next to the Friday mosque. - Metro station Chorsu. This Quran school was built in the 16th century during the reign of Abdulla-Khan by the vizier, scientist and poet, Kulbobo Kukeldash. Kukeldash means "the Khan's foster brother'. Kukeldash Madrassa is one of the largest and best-preserved Quran schools in Central Asia. The madrassa has a traditional composition with a large inner yard with hujras (pupils' cells) and darshakona and mosque in the corners. 2,000 som.
Shayhantaur Complex, Syr-Darya Oblast (At Tashkent Islamic University. From Metro stations Alisher Navoiy or Paxtakor, north ~1km till Ave. Abdulla Qodiriy, then turn right. Built in 14th century.
- Kaldyrgach-bly Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The most ancient monument in Tashkent. The pyramidal dome dates to the 15th century, and is said to recall the mazars in the Kazakh steppes. Contains the tomb of a famous Kazakh political, Tole-bly, who had the nickname Kaldyrgach ("swallow").
- Khavendi Takhur Sheikh Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The first mausoleum was built in the 14th century. The present buildings were erected on the old foundations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Constructed with light yellow bricks, and has no decoration in the interior.
- Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. Yunus Khan (1415-1487) was a descendant of Gengiz Khan and grandfather of the Indian moghul Babur. The building was erected in the 15th century and restored several times. It has no decoration except 'panjara' on the main façade.

Abdulkasim Madrassa, Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi (South part of the old city. A.Navoi National Park. Metro station Milliy Bog, then 500 m northeast. This madrassa was erected in honour of the great thinker Abdulkhasim Khan at the beginning of the 19th century.

Mausoleum of Zainuddin-bobo Sheikh, Mannon Uyg'ur ko'chasi, Kurgancha 7th Street (Former Orifon village beyond the Kukcha Gate (now within Tashkent). From Metro station Bunyodkor, northwest about 2 km. This is the mausoleum of the son of the founder of a famous Sufi order. His father sent him to disseminate the ideas of this order. The mausoleum is of the khanaka type. The hall is covered with a double dome. Nearby is a chillyakhona (subterranean monastic cell) dating to the 12th-13th centuries.

Khazret Imam Ensemble, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (In the Hast Imam district. From Metro station Gafur Gulom, go north 1.5km. Tomb of one of the first Imams of Tashkent. Visitors may wish to visit the mosque area of the city. The library there contains the remaining fragments of the world's first Koran, written only 19 years after the death of Hazrat Muhammad.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Tellya Sheikh Mosque, Zarqaynar Street (Зарқайнар кўчаси). Built in 1856-57. With a beautiful Islamic library with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655.
Mausoleum of Abubakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi. It is the mausoleum of one of the first Imams who died c.976. The present mausoleum is rectangular in shape and is crowned by a conical dome. The frieze with inscriptions over the entrance and the panjara (wooden lattices) in the window openings are especially remarkable.
Barrak-Khan Madrassa, Qorasaroy ko'chasi (E of Chorsu Market, in the old city. The madrassa was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Barak Khan died in 1556 and is buried in Samarkand.
Moyie Mubarek Library Museum, Zarqaynar 114, +998 26 00302. Daily 09:00-16:00. Preserving the world's oldest Quran from the 7th century.
Namazgokh Mosque. Built in 1850s.
Imam Al Bukhari Islamic Institute
Hazrati Imom Mosque.

Kukeldash Madrassa, Nawai Prospect (On a hill overlooking Chorsu Bazaar, next to the Friday mosque. - Metro station Chorsu. This Quran school was built in the 16th century during the reign of Abdulla-Khan by the vizier, scientist and poet, Kulbobo Kukeldash. Kukeldash means "the Khan's foster brother'. Kukeldash Madrassa is one of the largest and best-preserved Quran schools in Central Asia. The madrassa has a traditional composition with a large inner yard with hujras (pupils' cells) and darshakona and mosque in the corners. 2,000 som.

Shayhantaur Complex, Syr-Darya Oblast (At Tashkent Islamic University. From Metro stations Alisher Navoiy or Paxtakor, north ~1km till Ave. Abdulla Qodiriy, then turn right. Built in 14th century.

Kaldyrgach-bly Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The most ancient monument in Tashkent. The pyramidal dome dates to the 15th century, and is said to recall the mazars in the Kazakh steppes. Contains the tomb of a famous Kazakh political, Tole-bly, who had the nickname Kaldyrgach ("swallow").
Khavendi Takhur Sheikh Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The first mausoleum was built in the 14th century. The present buildings were erected on the old foundations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Constructed with light yellow bricks, and has no decoration in the interior.
Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. Yunus Khan (1415-1487) was a descendant of Gengiz Khan and grandfather of the Indian moghul Babur. The building was erected in the 15th century and restored several times. It has no decoration except 'panjara' on the main façade.

Kaldyrgach-bly Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The most ancient monument in Tashkent. The pyramidal dome dates to the 15th century, and is said to recall the mazars in the Kazakh steppes. Contains the tomb of a famous Kazakh political, Tole-bly, who had the nickname Kaldyrgach ("swallow").
Khavendi Takhur Sheikh Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The first mausoleum was built in the 14th century. The present buildings were erected on the old foundations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Constructed with light yellow bricks, and has no decoration in the interior.
Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. Yunus Khan (1415-1487) was a descendant of Gengiz Khan and grandfather of the Indian moghul Babur. The building was erected in the 15th century and restored several times. It has no decoration except 'panjara' on the main façade.

Kaldyrgach-bly Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The most ancient monument in Tashkent. The pyramidal dome dates to the 15th century, and is said to recall the mazars in the Kazakh steppes. Contains the tomb of a famous Kazakh political, Tole-bly, who had the nickname Kaldyrgach ("swallow").
Khavendi Takhur Sheikh Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The first mausoleum was built in the 14th century. The present buildings were erected on the old foundations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Constructed with light yellow bricks, and has no decoration in the interior.
Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. Yunus Khan (1415-1487) was a descendant of Gengiz Khan and grandfather of the Indian moghul Babur. The building was erected in the 15th century and restored several times. It has no decoration except 'panjara' on the main façade.

Kaldyrgach-bly Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The most ancient monument in Tashkent. The pyramidal dome dates to the 15th century, and is said to recall the mazars in the Kazakh steppes. Contains the tomb of a famous Kazakh political, Tole-bly, who had the nickname Kaldyrgach ("swallow").
Khavendi Takhur Sheikh Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. The first mausoleum was built in the 14th century. The present buildings were erected on the old foundations in the 18th and 19th centuries. Constructed with light yellow bricks, and has no decoration in the interior.
Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi. Yunus Khan (1415-1487) was a descendant of Gengiz Khan and grandfather of the Indian moghul Babur. The building was erected in the 15th century and restored several times. It has no decoration except 'panjara' on the main façade.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in wintertime

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Avliyuata Str (ул. Садыка Азимова, 3-й тупик), 22, (North of Military Hospital. - From Metro station Toshkent west half km, +998 71 2333321. Tashkent Russian Orthodox Сenter area
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 37 Street Sadyk Azimov (Right nort of the British Embassy.
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Taraqqiyot ko'chasi. Roman Catholic Church

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Avliyuata Str (ул. Садыка Азимова, 3-й тупик), 22, (North of Military Hospital. - From Metro station Toshkent west half km, +998 71 2333321. Tashkent Russian Orthodox Сenter area

Evangelical Lutheran Church, 37 Street Sadyk Azimov (Right nort of the British Embassy.

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Taraqqiyot ko'chasi. Roman Catholic Church

Dzhuma ( Friday) Mosque

Bodamzar or Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque, Bogyshamol kuchasy (Боғишамол кўчаси) 98 (East ten mins walk from Metro station Bodomzor.
Dzhuma Mosque, Samarqand Darvoza ko'chasi (Metro station Paxtakor. The first building of Dzhuma Mosque was built in 1451 at the expense of Sheikh Uboydullo Khodja Ahror (1404-1490).
Eshonguzar Mosque, Zarqaynar ko'chasi (Зарқайнар кўчаси) (Metro station Gafur Gulom 400 m.
Minor, Kichik Xalqa Yo'li (From Metro station Bodomzor one km to southwest, east bank of Bozsu creek.

Bodamzar or Mirzo-Yusuf Mosque, Bogyshamol kuchasy (Боғишамол кўчаси) 98 (East ten mins walk from Metro station Bodomzor.

Dzhuma Mosque, Samarqand Darvoza ko'chasi (Metro station Paxtakor. The first building of Dzhuma Mosque was built in 1451 at the expense of Sheikh Uboydullo Khodja Ahror (1404-1490).

Eshonguzar Mosque, Zarqaynar ko'chasi (Зарқайнар кўчаси) (Metro station Gafur Gulom 400 m.

Minor, Kichik Xalqa Yo'li (From Metro station Bodomzor one km to southwest, east bank of Bozsu creek.

Fine Arts Museum of Usbekistan

Amur Timur Museum, Amur Timur (ул. Амира Тимура) 1 (Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni and Metro station Yunus Rajabiy half km to east, +998 13 36228, +998 71 232-0212. Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, closed M. Rather kitschy murals depicting Timur. 3,000 som.
Museum of Applied Arts, Rakatboshi 15 (Southwest ten min walk of Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 712 2533943, +998 712 2564042. Daily 09:00-18:00. In a house built by a Russian diplomat in the 19th century. With carved and painted plaster and carved wood, this museum gives an overview of old architectural details from Bukhara and Samarkand, ceramics and textiles, gift shop. 1,200 som.
Art Gallery of Uzbekistan, Buyuk Turon 2 (Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni 100 m away. Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00; closed Su-M. Exhibitions of contemporary Uzbek artists in a modern museum building. 600 som (2012).
Treasury of Ancient Oriental Manuscripts. Part of the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies. Contains Uzbek, Arabic, Persian, Tajik, Urdu, Pashtu, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Tatar, Turkmen, and Uyghur manuscripts. Listed by UNESCO as one of the richest manuscript repositories in the world.
Fine Arts Museum of Usbekistan, Shakhrisabz St and Amir Temur St corner (From Metro station Ming Orik toward NE five min walk, +998 23 67436. M 10:00-14:00, W-Su 10:00-17:00, closed Tu. Decent collection of Russian and European art combined with regional specialties, such as Russian paintings depicting Uzbek people and their lifestyle, local antiquities, and decorations salvaged from ancient temples. Some parts of this museum may require an extra ticket Behind it is a park with a Monument of Poet Zulfiya (Памятник поэтессе Зульфие). 10,000 som; locals, 3,000 som (2012).
History Museum, Sharaf Rashidova (Шароф Рашидов кўчаси), 3 (Between Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni and Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 371 2391779, +998 371 2391083. Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, closed M. Artefacts from Zoroastrian and Buddhist times. Exhibits related to the conquest of the khanates of Central Asia by the Russians, and to the first president of the independent Uzbek Republic, Islam Karimov. 6,000 som; locals, 1,500 som (2012).
Navoy Literary Museum, Navoi 69 (Metro station Alisher Navoiy and Metro station Paxtakor are both very close, +998 24 41268. M-F 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; closed Su. Memories of the poet Alisher Navoi, calligraphy from Persia, miniatures from the 15th and 16th centuries. 3,000 som.
International Caravanserai of culture Ikuo Hirayama, Yusufa Khos Khodzhiba str. (Metro station Kosmonavtlar.
Museum of telecommunication of Uzbekistan, 5 Abay ko'chasi.
Navruz Art Palace, Furkata str., 5 (Right north of Alisher Navoiy Park. - Ten mins walk from Metro station Bunyodkor or Metro station Milliy Bog, +998 71 245-77-37, +998 71 2457748.
House of Photography, Istikbol str. (Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni 5-min walk, +998 71 233-5168, +998 71 233-5164. Small exhibition hall
Railway Museum, Central Cultural Palace of Railwaymen, 6 Turkiston ko'chasi (улица Туркистон) (Metro station Toshkent, +998 71 299 7277, +998 71 299-7040, +998 71 259-6708. Daily 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00, Sanitary days: Monday, Tuesday (not working excursion train and car museum).
Museum of Olympic Glory, 4A Sharof Rashidov Shoh Ko'chasi (West half km of Metro station Abdulla Qodirii. A sport museum
Museum of Victims of Repressions, Yunusabad District, Amir Timur St. (площади Памяти и почести, Шахидлар майдони), (Close to TV tower, +998 71 244-2940, +998 71 241-8556. Memories of the Stalin era. Located in the Memorial Complex Shakhidlar hotirasi. 5000 som.

Amur Timur Museum, Amur Timur (ул. Амира Тимура) 1 (Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni and Metro station Yunus Rajabiy half km to east, +998 13 36228, +998 71 232-0212. Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, closed M. Rather kitschy murals depicting Timur. 3,000 som.

Museum of Applied Arts, Rakatboshi 15 (Southwest ten min walk of Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 712 2533943, +998 712 2564042. Daily 09:00-18:00. In a house built by a Russian diplomat in the 19th century. With carved and painted plaster and carved wood, this museum gives an overview of old architectural details from Bukhara and Samarkand, ceramics and textiles, gift shop. 1,200 som.

Art Gallery of Uzbekistan, Buyuk Turon 2 (Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni 100 m away. Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00; closed Su-M. Exhibitions of contemporary Uzbek artists in a modern museum building. 600 som (2012).

Treasury of Ancient Oriental Manuscripts. Part of the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies. Contains Uzbek, Arabic, Persian, Tajik, Urdu, Pashtu, Azerbaijani, Turkish, Tatar, Turkmen, and Uyghur manuscripts. Listed by UNESCO as one of the richest manuscript repositories in the world.

Fine Arts Museum of Usbekistan, Shakhrisabz St and Amir Temur St corner (From Metro station Ming Orik toward NE five min walk, +998 23 67436. M 10:00-14:00, W-Su 10:00-17:00, closed Tu. Decent collection of Russian and European art combined with regional specialties, such as Russian paintings depicting Uzbek people and their lifestyle, local antiquities, and decorations salvaged from ancient temples. Some parts of this museum may require an extra ticket Behind it is a park with a Monument of Poet Zulfiya (Памятник поэтессе Зульфие). 10,000 som; locals, 3,000 som (2012).

History Museum, Sharaf Rashidova (Шароф Рашидов кўчаси), 3 (Between Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni and Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 371 2391779, +998 371 2391083. Tu-Su 10:00-17:00, closed M. Artefacts from Zoroastrian and Buddhist times. Exhibits related to the conquest of the khanates of Central Asia by the Russians, and to the first president of the independent Uzbek Republic, Islam Karimov. 6,000 som; locals, 1,500 som (2012).

Navoy Literary Museum, Navoi 69 (Metro station Alisher Navoiy and Metro station Paxtakor are both very close, +998 24 41268. M-F 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; closed Su. Memories of the poet Alisher Navoi, calligraphy from Persia, miniatures from the 15th and 16th centuries. 3,000 som.

International Caravanserai of culture Ikuo Hirayama, Yusufa Khos Khodzhiba str. (Metro station Kosmonavtlar.

Museum of telecommunication of Uzbekistan, 5 Abay ko'chasi.

Navruz Art Palace, Furkata str., 5 (Right north of Alisher Navoiy Park. - Ten mins walk from Metro station Bunyodkor or Metro station Milliy Bog, +998 71 245-77-37, +998 71 2457748.

House of Photography, Istikbol str. (Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni 5-min walk, +998 71 233-5168, +998 71 233-5164. Small exhibition hall

Railway Museum, Central Cultural Palace of Railwaymen, 6 Turkiston ko'chasi (улица Туркистон) (Metro station Toshkent, +998 71 299 7277, +998 71 299-7040, +998 71 259-6708. Daily 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00, Sanitary days: Monday, Tuesday (not working excursion train and car museum).

Museum of Olympic Glory, 4A Sharof Rashidov Shoh Ko'chasi (West half km of Metro station Abdulla Qodirii. A sport museum

Museum of Victims of Repressions, Yunusabad District, Amir Timur St. (площади Памяти и почести, Шахидлар майдони), (Close to TV tower, +998 71 244-2940, +998 71 241-8556. Memories of the Stalin era. Located in the Memorial Complex Shakhidlar hotirasi. 5000 som.

Prince Romanov Palace

Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Yahyo Gulyamov ko'chasi (From Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni half km SW, +998 71 233 68 47.
Ulugh Beg Astronomical Institute, 33 Astronomicheskaya str. (500 m east from Metro station Minor, +998 71 2358102. There is a small museum on the foyer of Institute of Astronomy
Tashkent City Hall, 11, Amir Temur St (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси). (South of Amir Timur Monument, +998 71 233-90-69, +998 71 233-79-80.
Mustakillik Square, Mustakillik Square (Metro Mustakillik maydoni. The political centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Governmental buildings and the senate are here.
- Brothers Tombs. A popular tourist attraction and on 9 May (Victory Day) thousands of people visit the place to pay homage to the victims of World War II. Statues of war heroes are on the south wall of the monument. A statue of famous Uzbek General Sobir Rokhim is also there.
- Independence Monument, Independence square (Amir Timur Monument & Park five mins by walk. Erected in 1991 as a symbol of the sovereignty of the country. It shows a golden globe and the outlines of Uzbekistan. Here is the Amir Timur Monument & Park
- World War II Memorial, Sharof Rashidov Ave, (city centre, Mustaqillik Maydoni. Eternal flame and park has the names of all the fallen victims of WWII.
Monument of Courage, Sharof Rashidov St (300m from Independence Square, near to German Embassy. Built to acknowledge the courage of the people at the time of the Tashkent earthquake on 26 April 1966. The whole city was reduced to rubble and then modern Tashkent was built.
Tashkent TV Tower, Amir Temur St, (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси) (Between Metro station Habib Abdullayev and Metro station Bodomzor. Viewing levels and restaurants with views of the city. The TV Tower, built in 1981, is the highest building in Central Asia. It is 375 m high. It is the 10th highest building in the world and the 2nd highest buildings in GIS and has a revolving restaurant 110 m above the ground. Make sure to bring your passport. Foreigners US$15.
Receptions Hall of the Foreigh Affairs Ministry.
National Assembly Building, 1 Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi (Next to Abdulkasim Madrassa, +998 71 239 87 07. The building of the Parliament of Uzbekistan. A meeting place for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Republic of Uzbekistan
New Clock Tower, Istikbol St (Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni five mins walk.
Old Clock Tower, Amir Temur Ave (South of Monument Park.
International Forums Palace.
Experimental nuclear reactor, +998 712893134. By special permission. A project of the Academy of Sciences Republic of Uzbekistan.
Oqsaroy Presidental Palace, Afrosiyob ko'chasi (Next to State Puppet Theatre.
Old TV Tower.
Yunusobod Aktepa, Otaboy ota Tursunov Str. (From Metro station Habib Abdullayev about two and half km east. An archaeological site of 5-13th centuries. There are found some remains of an ancient settlement with the strength and extensive artisan quarters. The 'Fortress' was here more like a castle-manor. Maybe here was the summer residence of the rulers of Chacha. Excavated here a remains of a Zoroastrian cult altar. The complex was surrounded by a moat.

Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Yahyo Gulyamov ko'chasi (From Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni half km SW, +998 71 233 68 47.

Ulugh Beg Astronomical Institute, 33 Astronomicheskaya str. (500 m east from Metro station Minor, +998 71 2358102. There is a small museum on the foyer of Institute of Astronomy

Tashkent City Hall, 11, Amir Temur St (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси). (South of Amir Timur Monument, +998 71 233-90-69, +998 71 233-79-80.

Mustakillik Square, Mustakillik Square (Metro Mustakillik maydoni. The political centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Governmental buildings and the senate are here.

Brothers Tombs. A popular tourist attraction and on 9 May (Victory Day) thousands of people visit the place to pay homage to the victims of World War II. Statues of war heroes are on the south wall of the monument. A statue of famous Uzbek General Sobir Rokhim is also there.
Independence Monument, Independence square (Amir Timur Monument & Park five mins by walk. Erected in 1991 as a symbol of the sovereignty of the country. It shows a golden globe and the outlines of Uzbekistan. Here is the Amir Timur Monument & Park
World War II Memorial, Sharof Rashidov Ave, (city centre, Mustaqillik Maydoni. Eternal flame and park has the names of all the fallen victims of WWII.

Mustakillik Square, Mustakillik Square (Metro Mustakillik maydoni. The political centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Governmental buildings and the senate are here.

Brothers Tombs. A popular tourist attraction and on 9 May (Victory Day) thousands of people visit the place to pay homage to the victims of World War II. Statues of war heroes are on the south wall of the monument. A statue of famous Uzbek General Sobir Rokhim is also there.
Independence Monument, Independence square (Amir Timur Monument & Park five mins by walk. Erected in 1991 as a symbol of the sovereignty of the country. It shows a golden globe and the outlines of Uzbekistan. Here is the Amir Timur Monument & Park
World War II Memorial, Sharof Rashidov Ave, (city centre, Mustaqillik Maydoni. Eternal flame and park has the names of all the fallen victims of WWII.

Mustakillik Square, Mustakillik Square (Metro Mustakillik maydoni. The political centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Governmental buildings and the senate are here.

Brothers Tombs. A popular tourist attraction and on 9 May (Victory Day) thousands of people visit the place to pay homage to the victims of World War II. Statues of war heroes are on the south wall of the monument. A statue of famous Uzbek General Sobir Rokhim is also there.
Independence Monument, Independence square (Amir Timur Monument & Park five mins by walk. Erected in 1991 as a symbol of the sovereignty of the country. It shows a golden globe and the outlines of Uzbekistan. Here is the Amir Timur Monument & Park
World War II Memorial, Sharof Rashidov Ave, (city centre, Mustaqillik Maydoni. Eternal flame and park has the names of all the fallen victims of WWII.

Mustakillik Square, Mustakillik Square (Metro Mustakillik maydoni. The political centre of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Governmental buildings and the senate are here.

Brothers Tombs. A popular tourist attraction and on 9 May (Victory Day) thousands of people visit the place to pay homage to the victims of World War II. Statues of war heroes are on the south wall of the monument. A statue of famous Uzbek General Sobir Rokhim is also there.
Independence Monument, Independence square (Amir Timur Monument & Park five mins by walk. Erected in 1991 as a symbol of the sovereignty of the country. It shows a golden globe and the outlines of Uzbekistan. Here is the Amir Timur Monument & Park
World War II Memorial, Sharof Rashidov Ave, (city centre, Mustaqillik Maydoni. Eternal flame and park has the names of all the fallen victims of WWII.

Monument of Courage, Sharof Rashidov St (300m from Independence Square, near to German Embassy. Built to acknowledge the courage of the people at the time of the Tashkent earthquake on 26 April 1966. The whole city was reduced to rubble and then modern Tashkent was built.

Tashkent TV Tower, Amir Temur St, (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси) (Between Metro station Habib Abdullayev and Metro station Bodomzor. Viewing levels and restaurants with views of the city. The TV Tower, built in 1981, is the highest building in Central Asia. It is 375 m high. It is the 10th highest building in the world and the 2nd highest buildings in GIS and has a revolving restaurant 110 m above the ground. Make sure to bring your passport. Foreigners US$15.

Receptions Hall of the Foreigh Affairs Ministry.

National Assembly Building, 1 Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi (Next to Abdulkasim Madrassa, +998 71 239 87 07. The building of the Parliament of Uzbekistan. A meeting place for the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Republic of Uzbekistan

New Clock Tower, Istikbol St (Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni five mins walk.

Old Clock Tower, Amir Temur Ave (South of Monument Park.

International Forums Palace.

Experimental nuclear reactor, +998 712893134. By special permission. A project of the Academy of Sciences Republic of Uzbekistan.

Oqsaroy Presidental Palace, Afrosiyob ko'chasi (Next to State Puppet Theatre.

Old TV Tower.

Yunusobod Aktepa, Otaboy ota Tursunov Str. (From Metro station Habib Abdullayev about two and half km east. An archaeological site of 5-13th centuries. There are found some remains of an ancient settlement with the strength and extensive artisan quarters. The 'Fortress' was here more like a castle-manor. Maybe here was the summer residence of the rulers of Chacha. Excavated here a remains of a Zoroastrian cult altar. The complex was surrounded by a moat.

National library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (West half km from Metro station Abdulla Qodirii or Metro station Yunus Rajabiy, north 300 m from Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni, +998 71 232-8394.
National Library of Uzbekistan, 51 Xorazm ko'chasi (SE ne block from Amir Timur Monument, +998 71 2391658.

Alisher Navoiy Park

Abdulla Kadiri Recreation Park, Zarqaynar ko'chasi (East of Metro station Chorsu. There is a Planetarium
Alisher Navoiy Park. This large park is popular on the weekends where many weddings are held. A fairground and man-made lake are also well frequented by locals.
Amir Timur Monument & Park, Amir Timur Square (Площадь Амир Тимура) (In the centre. Amir Temur in armour sits on his horse, holding the reins with his left hand and greeting the people with his right hand. A bust of Karl Marx previously occupied the position during Soviet times.
Babur Recreation Park, Bobur ko'chasi (SW. A nice park with some boating lake
Boghi Eram Recreation Park. Fun fair for the young and not so young.
Tashkent Botanical Garden, Боғишамол кўчаси (From Metro station Bodomzor (Бадамзар) toward east. The total area covers 66 hectares. The herbarium is a storehouse of unique collections. The Paleobotanical collection include some valued pieces of Middle Jurassic Period Tashkutan from Hissar county, and from Lower-Middle Albian stage, in the southwest part of the Kyzyl Kum region's Kulzhuktau mountains.
Japanese Garden. Popular during summers. Many couples go there for wedding photos.
Mirzo Ulugbek Recreation Park, 21 Hamidulla Oripov ko'chasi (from Metro station Hamid Olimjon 10 min walk to south.
Tashkent Zoo.
Aqua Park. The water park has several pools, one with a wave machine, water chutes, and high slides. Well worth a few hours in hot weather. Take your own towel and pool footwear (the paths can get very hot). There is a restaurant and bars inside. Adult, 7,000 som; child, 4,000 som for 3 hours.
Tashkentland. An amusement park. It has few nice rides, nothing special if you have been in big park, but a nice place to spend a free afternoon with friends. It is also worth a visit to a simple park in Tashkent. Although they have fewer attractions and are less exciting, they give off a more authentic feeling. 7,000 som.

German Cemetery, Yakkasaray District, Sodiq Miraxmedov ko'chasi (SE 2 km of Metro station Mirzo Ulugbek. Burial place of soldiers of World War II
Japanese Cemetery, Yakkasaray District, Sodiq Miraxmedov ko'chasi (Next to German Cemetery. Burial place of soldiers of World War II

German Cemetery, Yakkasaray District, Sodiq Miraxmedov ko'chasi (SE 2 km of Metro station Mirzo Ulugbek. Burial place of soldiers of World War II

Japanese Cemetery, Yakkasaray District, Sodiq Miraxmedov ko'chasi (Next to German Cemetery. Burial place of soldiers of World War II

Abdulla Kadiri Recreation Park, Zarqaynar ko'chasi (East of Metro station Chorsu. There is a Planetarium

Alisher Navoiy Park. This large park is popular on the weekends where many weddings are held. A fairground and man-made lake are also well frequented by locals.

Amir Timur Monument & Park, Amir Timur Square (Площадь Амир Тимура) (In the centre. Amir Temur in armour sits on his horse, holding the reins with his left hand and greeting the people with his right hand. A bust of Karl Marx previously occupied the position during Soviet times.

Babur Recreation Park, Bobur ko'chasi (SW. A nice park with some boating lake

Boghi Eram Recreation Park. Fun fair for the young and not so young.

Tashkent Botanical Garden, Боғишамол кўчаси (From Metro station Bodomzor (Бадамзар) toward east. The total area covers 66 hectares. The herbarium is a storehouse of unique collections. The Paleobotanical collection include some valued pieces of Middle Jurassic Period Tashkutan from Hissar county, and from Lower-Middle Albian stage, in the southwest part of the Kyzyl Kum region's Kulzhuktau mountains.

Japanese Garden. Popular during summers. Many couples go there for wedding photos.

Mirzo Ulugbek Recreation Park, 21 Hamidulla Oripov ko'chasi (from Metro station Hamid Olimjon 10 min walk to south.

Tashkent Zoo.

Aqua Park. The water park has several pools, one with a wave machine, water chutes, and high slides. Well worth a few hours in hot weather. Take your own towel and pool footwear (the paths can get very hot). There is a restaurant and bars inside. Adult, 7,000 som; child, 4,000 som for 3 hours.

Tashkentland. An amusement park. It has few nice rides, nothing special if you have been in big park, but a nice place to spend a free afternoon with friends. It is also worth a visit to a simple park in Tashkent. Although they have fewer attractions and are less exciting, they give off a more authentic feeling. 7,000 som.

Bunyodkor Stadium

Pakhtakor Stadium. This is a multi-purpose stadium
Bunyodkor Stadium. This is a multi-purpose stadium. Mostly for football matches
Jar Sportcomplex, Laylito'g'on ko'chasi (SW of Metro station Chorsu.

Pakhtakor Stadium. This is a multi-purpose stadium

Bunyodkor Stadium. This is a multi-purpose stadium. Mostly for football matches

Jar Sportcomplex, Laylito'g'on ko'chasi (SW of Metro station Chorsu.

Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater, Ataturk Kochasi (ул. Ататюрка), 28 (From Metro station Mustaqilliq (Мустакиллик, Космонавтов) Maidoni walk. One block south from Russian Drama Theatre, +998 71 2339081,+998 71 2333344, +998 71 2321948. Ticket counter at the main entrance open on performance days from 10:00-19:00. Performances, M-F 18:00, Sa Su, 17:00. The theatre was built in neoclassical style from the plans of Alexey Shchusev, the architect of Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow. The theater has special significance for Japanese nationals because it was built by Japanese prisoners of war during World War II. A plate acknowledging their contributions is part of the building. US$3-8,.
Istiklol Palace, Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi (Metro station Bunyodkor, +998 71 2459251. A concert hall
Ilkhom Theatre, Pakhator ( ул. Пахтакорская) 5 (Sodlik Hotel, +998 71 2422241, +998 71 2440403. Ticket counter: 11:00-18:00. Performances: Tu-Sa 18:30. Progressive theatre. Performances in Russian, sometimes with English subtitles. 2,500-5,000 som.
Russian Drama Theatre, Buxoro ko'chasi (ул. Зарафшон) (From Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni (Мустакиллик) walk to SE five mins, +998 71 233-8165, +998 71 233-4210.
Musical Comedy Theatre, Chapanata ko'chasi (Чапаната ул. квартал «Ц») (NW of Metro station Mirzo Ulugbek (Мирзо-Улугбек), +998 71 277-8592, +998 71 277-8529, +998 71 277-8354.
National Academic Drama Theatre of Uzbekistan, 34 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (ул. Навои), (South half km from Metro station Gafur Gulom (Гафура Гуляма), +998 71 244-1751, +998 71 244-3375.
Tashkent Circus, 1 Zarqaynar ko'chasi (East of Metro station Chorsu, +998 71 244 3509.
Turkiston Palace, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi (East of The Park Turon. A concert hall. There is a nice fountain before its.
State Puppet Theatre, Afrosiyob ko'chasi (пр. Космонавтов), 1 (West of Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 71 256-62-46, +998 71 256-73-98.
Theatre for Young Audience, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi ( ул. А.Кадыри), 13, +998 71 2447597, +998 71 2447620.
Youth Theatre, 55 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (ул. Навои) (Metro station Alisher Navoiy and Metro station Paxtakor are right there, +998 71 244-1087, +998 71 244-0088, +998 71 244-1089.
Ulugh Beg Planetarium, Zarqaynar ko'chasi (East of Metro station Chorsu.

Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater, Ataturk Kochasi (ул. Ататюрка), 28 (From Metro station Mustaqilliq (Мустакиллик, Космонавтов) Maidoni walk. One block south from Russian Drama Theatre, +998 71 2339081,+998 71 2333344, +998 71 2321948. Ticket counter at the main entrance open on performance days from 10:00-19:00. Performances, M-F 18:00, Sa Su, 17:00. The theatre was built in neoclassical style from the plans of Alexey Shchusev, the architect of Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow. The theater has special significance for Japanese nationals because it was built by Japanese prisoners of war during World War II. A plate acknowledging their contributions is part of the building. US$3-8,.

Istiklol Palace, Bunyodkor shoh ko'chasi (Metro station Bunyodkor, +998 71 2459251. A concert hall

Ilkhom Theatre, Pakhator ( ул. Пахтакорская) 5 (Sodlik Hotel, +998 71 2422241, +998 71 2440403. Ticket counter: 11:00-18:00. Performances: Tu-Sa 18:30. Progressive theatre. Performances in Russian, sometimes with English subtitles. 2,500-5,000 som.

Russian Drama Theatre, Buxoro ko'chasi (ул. Зарафшон) (From Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni (Мустакиллик) walk to SE five mins, +998 71 233-8165, +998 71 233-4210.

Musical Comedy Theatre, Chapanata ko'chasi (Чапаната ул. квартал «Ц») (NW of Metro station Mirzo Ulugbek (Мирзо-Улугбек), +998 71 277-8592, +998 71 277-8529, +998 71 277-8354.

National Academic Drama Theatre of Uzbekistan, 34 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (ул. Навои), (South half km from Metro station Gafur Gulom (Гафура Гуляма), +998 71 244-1751, +998 71 244-3375.

Tashkent Circus, 1 Zarqaynar ko'chasi (East of Metro station Chorsu, +998 71 244 3509.

Turkiston Palace, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi (East of The Park Turon. A concert hall. There is a nice fountain before its.

State Puppet Theatre, Afrosiyob ko'chasi (пр. Космонавтов), 1 (West of Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 71 256-62-46, +998 71 256-73-98.

Theatre for Young Audience, Abdulla Qodiriy ko'chasi ( ул. А.Кадыри), 13, +998 71 2447597, +998 71 2447620.

Youth Theatre, 55 Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (ул. Навои) (Metro station Alisher Navoiy and Metro station Paxtakor are right there, +998 71 244-1087, +998 71 244-0088, +998 71 244-1089.

Ulugh Beg Planetarium, Zarqaynar ko'chasi (East of Metro station Chorsu.

National library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (West half km from Metro station Abdulla Qodirii or Metro station Yunus Rajabiy, north 300 m from Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni, +998 71 232-8394.

National Library of Uzbekistan, 51 Xorazm ko'chasi (SE ne block from Amir Timur Monument, +998 71 2391658.

Art Caravan, 73, Buyuk Turon Str. (Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni, +998 71 235 5833, +998 71 235 6164. Selling hand-made goods.
Bona Fact, Sadyka Azimova 3-y str.(Ул. С. Азимова), 20, tupik-3 (Near to Japan Embassy. - From Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni SE one km, +998 71 2320360. M-F 10:00-18:00. Photo exhibitions and sales.
Caravan Art Gallery, Abdullah Quahor 22 (Near Istiqlol Palace next to Alisher Navoi Monument, +998 23 2556296, +998 23 1527555. High quality handicrafts.
Granart Art gallery, 13a Khamid Alimdjan sq.(площадь Хамида Алимджана,), entrance 4, Capital Business Complex (Metro station Hamid Olimjon is right there, +998 71 1205560. Tu-Su 11:00 -19:00. Exhibitions, sale of artworks, art studio, cultural and educational activities, art therapy, collectors club, developing interior design, framing shop.
Hamar centre - Art gallery, 40, Sharaf Rashidov Str, +998 712 2565226. Sells souvenirs.
Human House, Usmon Nosir 30/9 (Near the Grand Mir Hotel, +998 71-255-4411. M-Sa 10:00-19:00. Features handmade crafts and clothing of all sorts, ranging from full outfits to purses to beautiful hand-painted tea sets and ceramics at very reasonable prices. It is non-profit and is meant to help provide income to the crafts persons, who are often from remote poor villages.
Orient House, Amir Temur Str., 51 (Metro station Minor right there, +998 71 235 5833, +998 71 2356164, +998 97 3404815. A souvenir shop
Renessans Culture gallery, Furkata str. (Between Metro station Bunyodkor and Metro station Gafur Gulom, +998 71 2449263, +998 71 3930034, +998 71 3930028. Former Pioneer Palace.

Art Caravan, 73, Buyuk Turon Str. (Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni, +998 71 235 5833, +998 71 235 6164. Selling hand-made goods.

Bona Fact, Sadyka Azimova 3-y str.(Ул. С. Азимова), 20, tupik-3 (Near to Japan Embassy. - From Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni SE one km, +998 71 2320360. M-F 10:00-18:00. Photo exhibitions and sales.

Caravan Art Gallery, Abdullah Quahor 22 (Near Istiqlol Palace next to Alisher Navoi Monument, +998 23 2556296, +998 23 1527555. High quality handicrafts.

Granart Art gallery, 13a Khamid Alimdjan sq.(площадь Хамида Алимджана,), entrance 4, Capital Business Complex (Metro station Hamid Olimjon is right there, +998 71 1205560. Tu-Su 11:00 -19:00. Exhibitions, sale of artworks, art studio, cultural and educational activities, art therapy, collectors club, developing interior design, framing shop.

Hamar centre - Art gallery, 40, Sharaf Rashidov Str, +998 712 2565226. Sells souvenirs.

Human House, Usmon Nosir 30/9 (Near the Grand Mir Hotel, +998 71-255-4411. M-Sa 10:00-19:00. Features handmade crafts and clothing of all sorts, ranging from full outfits to purses to beautiful hand-painted tea sets and ceramics at very reasonable prices. It is non-profit and is meant to help provide income to the crafts persons, who are often from remote poor villages.

Orient House, Amir Temur Str., 51 (Metro station Minor right there, +998 71 235 5833, +998 71 2356164, +998 97 3404815. A souvenir shop

Renessans Culture gallery, Furkata str. (Between Metro station Bunyodkor and Metro station Gafur Gulom, +998 71 2449263, +998 71 3930034, +998 71 3930028. Former Pioneer Palace.

Bank building in Tashkent Important update: As of March 2018, it is illegal to exchange money outside of official currency exchange offices. Moreover, foreign credit cards are not accepted in shops or restaurants, with the exception of the (expensive, but western-standard) supermarket korzinka. In principle, it is allowed that foreigners pay their hotels using foreign credit cards (but not in foreign currency), however, most hotels don't have the necessary device. For more information see the Uzbekistan#Buy section.

Agrobank, Head Office, Street Mukimi, 43, +998 71 120 88 38, +998 71 2770822, +998 71 1506765 (Helpline).
Bank "Asaka", Nukus str., 67 (Take Bus 2, 12, 80, 81, or Marshrutka 17, 62, 95, 136, 153 to stop Mirobad Bozori. - Metro station Toshkent 15 min walk, +998 371 1208111, +998 71 2005522. - Branches: I. Akilov str., 40,, Tashkent city branch ( Yakkasaray district, A. Kahhara str., 73, Phone : (8-371) 120-83-00 tоshkеntshahar@asakabank.uz, Fax: 8-371 1208302), Autotransport Branch, (Yakkasaray district, Mukimiy str., Avenue 1, 9, Phone: 8-371 1203901, 1203902, avtоtranspоrt@asakabank.uz); Shayhantaur branch (Shayhantaur district, Furqat str., 9, Phone : 8-371 140-39-04 shayhоntоxur@asakabank.uz, Fax : 8-371 140-39-04), Yunusabad branch (Yunusabad district, 2 kv., 8, Phone : 8-371 221-80-67 yunusоbоd@asakabank.uz, Fax : 8-371 221-8067), Sergeli branch (Sergeli district, Masson str., 39, Phone : 8-371 257-87-55 sirgali@asakabank.uz, Fax: 8-371 257-44-10)
Mortgage Bank, Central Office, Independence Avenue (Prospekt Mustakillik, проспект Мустакиллик), 17 (Center. Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni and Metro station Yunus Rajabiy are right there. A Joint-Stock Commercial Bank.
Microcredit bank, Head office, 14, Lutfiy street, +998 71 273-2811, +998 71 150-56-47 (Helpline).
People's bank, 3, Amir Temur avenue (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси) Mirabad district, +998 371 1201700. Business hours: M-F 09:00-13:00, and 14:00-18:00.
NBU Republic of Uzbekistan, Amir Temur street, 101 (Metro: Bodomzor, +998 71 233-6070, +998 71 234-4771, +998 71 235-9060.
Uzpromstroybank, Yunusabad district Shaxrisabzkaya str. (Юнусабадский район, ул. Шахрисабз), 3. M-F 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00..
Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan avenue (Ўзбекистон шоҳ кўчаси), 6. (Next to State Academic Grand Theatre named after Alisher Navoi, +998 71 2126010, +998 71 2525739, +998 71 2126299. M-F 09.00-18.00.

Agrobank, Head Office, Street Mukimi, 43, +998 71 120 88 38, +998 71 2770822, +998 71 1506765 (Helpline).

Bank "Asaka", Nukus str., 67 (Take Bus 2, 12, 80, 81, or Marshrutka 17, 62, 95, 136, 153 to stop Mirobad Bozori. - Metro station Toshkent 15 min walk, +998 371 1208111, +998 71 2005522. - Branches: I. Akilov str., 40,, Tashkent city branch ( Yakkasaray district, A. Kahhara str., 73, Phone : (8-371) 120-83-00 tоshkеntshahar@asakabank.uz, Fax: 8-371 1208302), Autotransport Branch, (Yakkasaray district, Mukimiy str., Avenue 1, 9, Phone: 8-371 1203901, 1203902, avtоtranspоrt@asakabank.uz); Shayhantaur branch (Shayhantaur district, Furqat str., 9, Phone : 8-371 140-39-04 shayhоntоxur@asakabank.uz, Fax : 8-371 140-39-04), Yunusabad branch (Yunusabad district, 2 kv., 8, Phone : 8-371 221-80-67 yunusоbоd@asakabank.uz, Fax : 8-371 221-8067), Sergeli branch (Sergeli district, Masson str., 39, Phone : 8-371 257-87-55 sirgali@asakabank.uz, Fax: 8-371 257-44-10)

Mortgage Bank, Central Office, Independence Avenue (Prospekt Mustakillik, проспект Мустакиллик), 17 (Center. Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni and Metro station Yunus Rajabiy are right there. A Joint-Stock Commercial Bank.

Microcredit bank, Head office, 14, Lutfiy street, +998 71 273-2811, +998 71 150-56-47 (Helpline).

People's bank, 3, Amir Temur avenue (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси) Mirabad district, +998 371 1201700. Business hours: M-F 09:00-13:00, and 14:00-18:00.

NBU Republic of Uzbekistan, Amir Temur street, 101 (Metro: Bodomzor, +998 71 233-6070, +998 71 234-4771, +998 71 235-9060.

Uzpromstroybank, Yunusabad district Shaxrisabzkaya str. (Юнусабадский район, ул. Шахрисабз), 3. M-F 09:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00..

Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan avenue (Ўзбекистон шоҳ кўчаси), 6. (Next to State Academic Grand Theatre named after Alisher Navoi, +998 71 2126010, +998 71 2525739, +998 71 2126299. M-F 09.00-18.00.

Most local residents do their primary shopping in bazaars. Local produce, such as fruit, nuts, vegetables can be very good, especially when they are in season. In the late summer, local melons appear on the streets and in the bazaars and are tasty and very cheap.

Chorsu Bazaar. The biggest and the most exciting oriental market in Tashkent. Eski Juva Bazaar is the biggest and oldest bazaar in Central Asia, operating on the same spot for over 2,000 years. The stalls of the bazaar stand under seven huge domes covered with colored glazed tiles. In the biggest domed building you will find all kinds of spices and cooking herbs: saffron, brown tree bark, red and black pepper, thyme and cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, as well as raisins, and dried apricots, almonds and pistachios, walnuts and peanuts. The bazaar is famous for peanuts boiled in sugar or honey, covered with sesame seeds. Under the small domes are the "workshops". Here craftsmen make and sell jewelry, painted cradles (beshik), gold embroidery, Uzbek chests with metal decorations, embroidered suzanes (thin tapestries), jiyak (lace for trimming the lower edges of women's trousers), quilted men's (chapan) and women's (yashmak) caftans, kurpacha quilts, pichok knives in leather or brass sheaths, and national musical instruments. Potters offer lyagan dishes and kosa bowls with blue and turquoise painted patterns. You will also find carpets from Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara, Afghanistan and Turkey.
Central Market, Amir Timur St (Metro station Abdulla Qodirii five mins walk, near to Dedeman Hotel. Beautifully laid out displays of local produce, dried fruit, and nuts. Every Friday and Saturday there is a wholesale dried fruit bazaar. The least noisy and crowded bazaar in Tashkent. Only here can you buy button and oyster mushrooms, Caspian sturgeon, and Far Eastern salmon.
Farkhatsky Bazaar. Selling only melons, especially in Sep-Oct.
Hippodrome Bazaar, Chilanzar District (2 km SW of Metro station Olmazar, take a tram from there. Tu-Su. Best for (leather) clothing, shoes. Very crowded.
Parkentsky Bazaar. Best for beer, biscuits, cigarettes, coffee, cookies, cooking oil, soft drinks, liquor in large quantities.
Yangiobod Bazaar. 7:00-19:00 Tues-Sun. Huge flea market with an interesting history. Anything and everything a chap can unload. Second-hand clothes, unlike most of the other markets in Tashkent. Many markets are tagged as selling "everything", but rarely will you see live chickens opposite a heap of wheelchairs and (likely stolen) front doors. Watch your valuables especially closely. Smaller in the rain but definitely still open. Good for all your Soviet memorabilia needs.
Yunusabad Food Market, Ahmad Donish ko'chasi (From Metro station Habib Abdullayev north 1 km.

Chorsu Bazaar. The biggest and the most exciting oriental market in Tashkent. Eski Juva Bazaar is the biggest and oldest bazaar in Central Asia, operating on the same spot for over 2,000 years. The stalls of the bazaar stand under seven huge domes covered with colored glazed tiles. In the biggest domed building you will find all kinds of spices and cooking herbs: saffron, brown tree bark, red and black pepper, thyme and cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, as well as raisins, and dried apricots, almonds and pistachios, walnuts and peanuts. The bazaar is famous for peanuts boiled in sugar or honey, covered with sesame seeds. Under the small domes are the "workshops". Here craftsmen make and sell jewelry, painted cradles (beshik), gold embroidery, Uzbek chests with metal decorations, embroidered suzanes (thin tapestries), jiyak (lace for trimming the lower edges of women's trousers), quilted men's (chapan) and women's (yashmak) caftans, kurpacha quilts, pichok knives in leather or brass sheaths, and national musical instruments. Potters offer lyagan dishes and kosa bowls with blue and turquoise painted patterns. You will also find carpets from Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara, Afghanistan and Turkey.

Central Market, Amir Timur St (Metro station Abdulla Qodirii five mins walk, near to Dedeman Hotel. Beautifully laid out displays of local produce, dried fruit, and nuts. Every Friday and Saturday there is a wholesale dried fruit bazaar. The least noisy and crowded bazaar in Tashkent. Only here can you buy button and oyster mushrooms, Caspian sturgeon, and Far Eastern salmon.

Farkhatsky Bazaar. Selling only melons, especially in Sep-Oct.

Hippodrome Bazaar, Chilanzar District (2 km SW of Metro station Olmazar, take a tram from there. Tu-Su. Best for (leather) clothing, shoes. Very crowded.

Parkentsky Bazaar. Best for beer, biscuits, cigarettes, coffee, cookies, cooking oil, soft drinks, liquor in large quantities.

Yangiobod Bazaar. 7:00-19:00 Tues-Sun. Huge flea market with an interesting history. Anything and everything a chap can unload. Second-hand clothes, unlike most of the other markets in Tashkent. Many markets are tagged as selling "everything", but rarely will you see live chickens opposite a heap of wheelchairs and (likely stolen) front doors. Watch your valuables especially closely. Smaller in the rain but definitely still open. Good for all your Soviet memorabilia needs.

Yunusabad Food Market, Ahmad Donish ko'chasi (From Metro station Habib Abdullayev north 1 km.

Saligokh St, known locally as "Broadway", has some street artists, etc. The street is easy to find from the Amir Temur Monument, just head away from the Uzbekistan Hotel. The 'mirstore' just off of Saligokh St has a modern supermarket, coffee bar and hugely overpriced fashion stores. This area, known locally as "Demir," also has Mir Burger, which has burgers, pizza and local dishes at reasonable prices. There is also a Georgian restaurant ("Tbilisi") and a Chinese restaurant. There is a heavy police (militsiya) presence here and foreigners are not often, but occasionally asked for their documents. It is advisable to keep a photocopy of your passport and visa with you, but leave the originals in the hotel safe.

Modern designer fashion and shops selling luxury goods from famous international brands have appeared in Tashkent. Catering for the wealthy, these can be found in the Broadway area, on Amir Temur Street and Pushkin Street.

Central Department Store, 17, Uzbekistan Ave. (O'zbekiston shoh ko'chasi) (Between Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni and Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 712 256 3001, +998 71 233 6288. A good place to find souvenirs.
Tashkent Shopping Center, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (Metro station Chorsu.
Trade Center Tashkent Plaza, 107, Amir Temur Str (Next to International Business Center, +998 71 2389408.
Shopping center Poytakht, Buyuk Turon Str. (Mustakillik Metro Station.
Universam Yunusabad, Amir Temur Str (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси) (opposite Yunusabad Food Market. Department Store

Central Department Store, 17, Uzbekistan Ave. (O'zbekiston shoh ko'chasi) (Between Metro station Mustaqilliq Maidoni and Metro station Kosmonavtlar, +998 712 256 3001, +998 71 233 6288. A good place to find souvenirs.

Tashkent Shopping Center, Navoiy shoh ko'chasi (Metro station Chorsu.

Trade Center Tashkent Plaza, 107, Amir Temur Str (Next to International Business Center, +998 71 2389408.

Shopping center Poytakht, Buyuk Turon Str. (Mustakillik Metro Station.

Universam Yunusabad, Amir Temur Str (Амир Темур шоҳ кўчаси) (opposite Yunusabad Food Market. Department Store

Abdulkasym Madrassah. Lacquer paintings with oriental motifs.
Rakhimov Ceramics Studio, Kukchka Dabaza 15, +998 14 90435. By appointment.
Hamza Art Gallery, Caravan Cafe and Restaurant, 22, A. Kakhar Str. tel.: +998 712 2556296, e-mail: caravan@bcc.uz.com
Souvenir Shops also can be find in some hotel as: Grand Mir, InterContinental, Dedeman Silk Road, Tashkent Palace, Uzbekistan Hotel

Abdulkasym Madrassah. Lacquer paintings with oriental motifs.

Rakhimov Ceramics Studio, Kukchka Dabaza 15, +998 14 90435. By appointment.

Kontinent. Good supermarket with a wide range of stuff.
Turkuaz Hypermart, Akhunbabaev Sq (W end of Navoi, across the street from Hotel Chorsu. 09:00-20:30. Good for Western clothing and travel accessories.

Kontinent. Good supermarket with a wide range of stuff.

Turkuaz Hypermart, Akhunbabaev Sq (W end of Navoi, across the street from Hotel Chorsu. 09:00-20:30. Good for Western clothing and travel accessories.

There are hundreds of small cafes in Tashkent (and other Uzbek cities and villages) offering these and other local dishes at inexpensive prices. A meal of salad, bread, tea, soup, and shashlik at around USD2-3 isn't difficult to find. Sanitation standards can leave a lot to be desired in many of these cafes. Especially on warm days, look to see if the meat is kept refrigerated before it is cooked. Before meals you will always be offered warm water poured over your hands from a jug. Before drinking tea, it is traditional to bless the cup with the first splash of tea from the pot. This serves ritual and hygienic purposes. Locals also believe in the sterilising properties of vodka.

In regular restaurants with (seemingly) western appearance, western prices are applied, e.g. a simple meal can easily be US$10-15 and drinks $3 and more.

There are many small restaurants serving simple meals at good prices. Burgers and kebabs are common. Borsch (soup) is tasty and perfect on a cold day. Salvador Dalí restaurant

Bravissimo. Serves cakes and good local food. Russian language only.
Bukhara Food. Offer cheap, good quality food. Try the Following dishes: lavash (Armenian), shurpa (Uzbek), kazi kabob (Uzbek).
Cafe Bukhara. Cheap and tasty local food. Nice atmosphere and you can buy your drinks in a shop next to the place. 7,000-20,000 som for a meal.
Central Asian Plov Center, 1 Guards Colonel Khodjaev St (1 ул. Ифтихор) (near TV tower and Museum of Victims of Repression. Plov is available for lunch, together with fresh tomato and other salads. All the plov is prepared outside in huge cauldrons. Go early as the place gets packed and sometimes they run out.
Dilkash, Mirobod Ko'chasy. Specialty is shashlik from 7,000 som, fresh salads, and non. Plov and soup also available. No liquor is sold on premises, but nearby shops sell vodka and beer.
Surxondaryo Zig'ir Oshi. Typical Uzbek corner cafe, sells excellent plov cheaper than most places and, unusually, to late in the evening. 10,000 som for plov, 4,000 som for salad, 2,000 som for non and 1,000 som for tea.

Bravissimo. Serves cakes and good local food. Russian language only.

Bukhara Food. Offer cheap, good quality food. Try the Following dishes: lavash (Armenian), shurpa (Uzbek), kazi kabob (Uzbek).

Cafe Bukhara. Cheap and tasty local food. Nice atmosphere and you can buy your drinks in a shop next to the place. 7,000-20,000 som for a meal.

Central Asian Plov Center, 1 Guards Colonel Khodjaev St (1 ул. Ифтихор) (near TV tower and Museum of Victims of Repression. Plov is available for lunch, together with fresh tomato and other salads. All the plov is prepared outside in huge cauldrons. Go early as the place gets packed and sometimes they run out.

Dilkash, Mirobod Ko'chasy. Specialty is shashlik from 7,000 som, fresh salads, and non. Plov and soup also available. No liquor is sold on premises, but nearby shops sell vodka and beer.

Surxondaryo Zig'ir Oshi. Typical Uzbek corner cafe, sells excellent plov cheaper than most places and, unusually, to late in the evening. 10,000 som for plov, 4,000 som for salad, 2,000 som for non and 1,000 som for tea.

Amfora Greek Restaurant, Yakkasaray District (near junction of Shahrisabz and Movarounnakhr.
Ariston, Sabir Rahimov, St Lashkarbegi, 2 (off Pushkin St. Like Polyanka, excellent food and cabaret entertainment (suitable for families).
Ariston Park. One of a few good places to eat in Boghi Eram Recreation Park.
Caravan, A Khalkat kochasi 22a. Breakfast USD10, lunch USD15, dinner USD20.
Al Delfin. Excellent Arabic food. Great sheesha can be found here.
Jumanji, 62/2 Yunus Khos Khodjib St and K. Jalilov St intersection, +998 71 2554200. 12:00-23:00. One of the best restaurants in town. Serves big portions of high quality Chinese, central Asian, and European food. Lunch USD15, dinner USD20.
Khan Kuk Kwan. Korean food.
Mir Burger. So-called Turkish McDonald's.
Nam Dae Mun, 24 Bukhara St (near Alisher Navoi Theatre and Broadway, +998 71 2320105. Fine Korean and Japanese restaurant. Reasonably priced.
Pizzeria Bella Napoli, 63, U. Nasir St (next to Bon! coffee shop, +998 2539183, +998 2539184. 11:00-23:00. Small pizzeria, great atmosphere, and reasonably priced too (suitable for families). You might need to reserve a table on weekends as the place gets packed some evenings. Free delivery.
Polyanka Cafe. Excellent food and cabaret entertainment (suitable for families).
Ristorante Semo de Roma, 40, Chekhov St, +998 71 1501835, +998 71 1501836. 10:30-23:00. One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Excellent food and a very nice terrace. Lunch USD10, Dinner USD15.
La Riva. Fast food plus huge variety of different international dishes from Russia, Korea, Italy, Tatarstan. Many college students drop in throughout the day and the evening.
Salvador Dalí restaurant.
Sultan Fast food, Mustafo Kamol Otaturk ko'chasi.
Tang Cheng Chinese Restaurant, 60A Amir Temur St, +998 71 1358916. Good Chinese restaurant.

Amfora Greek Restaurant, Yakkasaray District (near junction of Shahrisabz and Movarounnakhr.

Ariston, Sabir Rahimov, St Lashkarbegi, 2 (off Pushkin St. Like Polyanka, excellent food and cabaret entertainment (suitable for families).

Ariston Park. One of a few good places to eat in Boghi Eram Recreation Park.

Caravan, A Khalkat kochasi 22a. Breakfast USD10, lunch USD15, dinner USD20.

Al Delfin. Excellent Arabic food. Great sheesha can be found here.

Jumanji, 62/2 Yunus Khos Khodjib St and K. Jalilov St intersection, +998 71 2554200. 12:00-23:00. One of the best restaurants in town. Serves big portions of high quality Chinese, central Asian, and European food. Lunch USD15, dinner USD20.

Khan Kuk Kwan. Korean food.

Mir Burger. So-called Turkish McDonald's.

Nam Dae Mun, 24 Bukhara St (near Alisher Navoi Theatre and Broadway, +998 71 2320105. Fine Korean and Japanese restaurant. Reasonably priced.

Pizzeria Bella Napoli, 63, U. Nasir St (next to Bon! coffee shop, +998 2539183, +998 2539184. 11:00-23:00. Small pizzeria, great atmosphere, and reasonably priced too (suitable for families). You might need to reserve a table on weekends as the place gets packed some evenings. Free delivery.

Polyanka Cafe. Excellent food and cabaret entertainment (suitable for families).

Ristorante Semo de Roma, 40, Chekhov St, +998 71 1501835, +998 71 1501836. 10:30-23:00. One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Excellent food and a very nice terrace. Lunch USD10, Dinner USD15.

La Riva. Fast food plus huge variety of different international dishes from Russia, Korea, Italy, Tatarstan. Many college students drop in throughout the day and the evening.

Salvador Dalí restaurant.

Sultan Fast food, Mustafo Kamol Otaturk ko'chasi.

Tang Cheng Chinese Restaurant, 60A Amir Temur St, +998 71 1358916. Good Chinese restaurant.

As is common in other Central Asian countries, tea is drunk by most people, but without milk. Black coffee is also available everywhere. Some coffee shops and cafes offer good coffee, but the best of them is probably Amore Coffee at the MIR store just off of Broadway.

Alcoholic drinks are readily available. Outdoor bars are popular in good weather. Uzbek wine, vodka, and many different beers are available. The Russian beer "Baltika" is popular. Baltika 3 is good and similar to other international beers. Baltika 0 has no alcohol, Baltika 5 and 7 are also good, and Baltika 9 is very strong. A new local beer, Sarbast, has been launched and should be about half the price of imported beers. It is quite good and at 4.2% (red label), not too strong. Sarbast is also available with a blue label at 5.6%.

Nightclubs, as everywhere, offer expensive drinks and typically play a mix of Russian and Western music. Strip shows are common.

Chelsea Arms. English pub. It looks like it has been transplanted from the East End of London. Free Wi-Fi.
Club Diplomat. Billiard tables. It can be very busy and getting in may be difficult if your face does not fit. 3,000 som (free for ladies).
Diamond Club. New and modern nightclub with a sci-fi theme. Check out the "Predator" look-alikes.
Fashion Bar, 25 Kunaev St (at the junction with Shahrisabz St. Modern bar/cafe, showing Fashion TV on large screens with music until late at night.
New Irish Pub.
Patrick Irish Pub, 45a Istikbol St (Istiqbol ko'chasi) (About one km South from Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni.
Rich. Nightclub.
Studio Cafe. Modern cafe/bar with good food and drink.
Chalet, +998 71 2338639. Great bar in the centre of the city. Beer from 7,000 som.
Bars in the park on Broadway. The park in the middle of town adjoining the shopping street has two bars in pavilions. These are great places for a drink on a sunny day, with basic meals available.

Chelsea Arms. English pub. It looks like it has been transplanted from the East End of London. Free Wi-Fi.

Club Diplomat. Billiard tables. It can be very busy and getting in may be difficult if your face does not fit. 3,000 som (free for ladies).

Diamond Club. New and modern nightclub with a sci-fi theme. Check out the "Predator" look-alikes.

Fashion Bar, 25 Kunaev St (at the junction with Shahrisabz St. Modern bar/cafe, showing Fashion TV on large screens with music until late at night.

New Irish Pub.

Patrick Irish Pub, 45a Istikbol St (Istiqbol ko'chasi) (About one km South from Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni.

Rich. Nightclub.

Studio Cafe. Modern cafe/bar with good food and drink.

Chalet, +998 71 2338639. Great bar in the centre of the city. Beer from 7,000 som.

Bars in the park on Broadway. The park in the middle of town adjoining the shopping street has two bars in pavilions. These are great places for a drink on a sunny day, with basic meals available.

Tashkent Central Post Office

Beeline Mobil Office, 1 Buxoro ko'chasi.
East Telekom Office, Chehov ko'chasi (from Metro station Oybek SW 10 min walk.
Central Post Office, 7 Shahrisabz ko'chasi (Metro station Abdulla Qodirii, +998 71 233 47 49.

Beeline Mobil Office, 1 Buxoro ko'chasi.

East Telekom Office, Chehov ko'chasi (from Metro station Oybek SW 10 min walk.

Central Post Office, 7 Shahrisabz ko'chasi (Metro station Abdulla Qodirii, +998 71 233 47 49.

Tashkent is generally a very safe place to visit. However, visitors should refrain from political activities or doing anything that could be regarded as undermining the state. As anywhere, remember to watch your personal belongings. There have been incidents of robbery, including some violent assaults but they are very rare. Travellers should use the same caution they would use in any large city, especially at night. It is not advisable for foreigners to walk around alone at night, especially in areas where few people are about and/or lighting is poor. Police sometimes levy small on-the-spot fines for minor offences such as appearing to be slightly intoxicated.

The emergency number is for medical emergencies and for fires, while the police emergency number is .

Major clinics are listed below:

Stomaservice, Buyuk Ipak Juli, +998 26 68899, +998 11 05588.
Klinik/Hospital 1, Machlor Oim St 40, +998 26 48105, +998 26 40511, +998 26 48105.
Klinik/Hospital 2, Aschgabadskaya St 3, +998 26 74265.
Tashkent International Medical Clinic, Sarikul St 38, +998 29 10142, +998 29 10726, 1858481 (domestic - emergencies), 1084457 (domestic). Medical and dental care.
VIP Poliklinik, Sadik Asimov St 67, +998 13 62625, +998 13 94260.

Stomaservice, Buyuk Ipak Juli, +998 26 68899, +998 11 05588.

Klinik/Hospital 1, Machlor Oim St 40, +998 26 48105, +998 26 40511, +998 26 48105.

Klinik/Hospital 2, Aschgabadskaya St 3, +998 26 74265.

Tashkent International Medical Clinic, Sarikul St 38, +998 29 10142, +998 29 10726, 1858481 (domestic - emergencies), 1084457 (domestic). Medical and dental care.

VIP Poliklinik, Sadik Asimov St 67, +998 13 62625, +998 13 94260.

Monumental Building of the French Embassy

Afghanistan Afghanistan, 6, Murtazaev St, +998 13 48432, +998 13 48458.
Australia Australia, +7 495 956 6070. Australian Embassy in Moscow is accredited to Uzbekistan.
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan, 25, Shark Tongi St (ул. Шарк Тонги) (Oliy Madjlis Bldg, +998 17 36167, +998 17 33717, +998 13 48458.
Bangladesh Bangladesh, Vahidov St., 33, +998 71 1206711, +998 71 2540421.
Belarus Belarus, 53, Vokhidov St/ Gulyamov St, +998 12 07252, +998 12 05233, +998 15 27258.
Belgium Belgium, 10, Karimov St /Navoi avenue, 18б, +998 15 25942. Only Honorary Consulate
Bulgaria Bulgaria, 52, Rakatboshi St, +998 56 4888.
Canada Canada, 56, Usman Nosir St, Apt 39-40, +998 71 2539205. A small honorary consulate to aid citizens. Most affairs handled through the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. For emergency after-hour service, call the Moscow Embassy +7 (495) 925-6000.
China China, 79, Gulyamov St (next to Belarusan Embassy, +998 13 38088, +998 13 60851.
Czech Republic Czech Republic, 9, Hidirali Ergashev St, +998 12 07733.
Egypt Egypt, 53, Chilanzar St, +998 12 05008, +998 12 05009.
France France, 25 Qo’qon Yuli Rd (next to Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, +998 71 2335382. 09:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00.
Georgia Georgia, 16, Tarobiy St, +998 16 26243, +998 16 29139.
Germany Germany, 15, Sharaf Rashidov Ko'chasi (Courage Monument, near to River Anhor, 1 km northwest of Metro station Abdulla Qodirii, +998 12 08440, +998 12 08472,+998 18 15406 ( emergencies German), +998 18 15407 (Russian and Uzbek). M-Th 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; F 08:00-11:00.
India India, 15/16, Kara-Bulak Street ( Korabulok Ko'chasi) (North of Metro station Pushkin, +998 12 04996, +998 12 04997.
Indonesean Embassy, 73 Yahyo Gulyamov ko'chasi (Center. e-Visa http://evisa.kbri-tashkent.go.id/
Iran Iran, 20, Parkentskaya St, +998 71 686968.
Israel Israel, 3, Abdulla Kahar St (улица А.Каххара) (East to Babur Park, +998 12 05808, +998 12 05807. M-F 09:00-13:00.
Italy Italy, 40, Yusuf Hos Hojib St, +998 15 21119, +998 15 21120.
Japan Japan, 1/28, Sadyk Azimov St (one block east to Chinese Embassy, +998 12 08060, +998 12 08061.
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan, 23, Chehov St (ул. ЧЕХОВА) (southeast of Metro station Oybek, +998 15 21654, +998 13 60986. M-F 09:00-12:00. USD30.
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan, 30, Samatov St, +998 13 74794.
Netherlands Netherlands, 77, Usmon Nasirov St, +998 12 06141.
New Zealand New Zealand, +7 495 956 3579. NZ Embassy in Moscow handles affairs with Uzbekistan.
Russia Russian Federation, 83, Nukus St (Mirabad Market. - Metro station Toshkent 1 km northwest, +998 15 26280, +998 12 03519.
South Africa South Africa, 30A, Asaka St, +998 13 70170, +998 13 71824.
South Korea South Korea.
Spain Spain Consulate, 25, Kichik Besh-Yogoch St, +998 15 25027.
Switzerland Switzerland, Blind alley 1, 4, Nosir St, +998 12 06738, +998 12 06739.
Tajikistan Tajikistan, 61, Abdulla Kahor St (from Babur Recreation Park 1 km south, +998 54 9966.
Turkey Turkey, 87, Gulyamov St (Republican Office of Public Prosecutor) (next to Chinese Embassy. Center, +998 13 38037, +998 13 72104, +998 13 32107.
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan, 16, Tarobiy St, +998 12 05278, +998 12 05279. The consulate is on the back. You should arrive really early. From 06:00 people start to gather. Write your name on the list by the guards place and then wait. At around 10:00 somebody will come, shout the names on the 1st list to check if the people are still present and copy them to a 2nd list, which is the official one and after that according with that list you can enter the consulate by turns. For transit visa it takes around 20 days with no express service, no need to leave the passport, payment on pick-up, US$55 for 3-day transit visa. [Aug 2012]
Ukraine Ukraine, 68, Yahyo Gulyamov St (next to Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, +998 13 6012, +998 13 35523.
United Kingdom United Kingdom, 67, Gulyamov Street (Yahyo Gulyamov ko'chasi) (Center: from Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni walk to east on O'zbekiston Ovozi ko'chasi and at second crossing turn right, +998 71 1207852. M-F 09:00-17:00.
United States United States, 3 Moyqorghon St, 5th Block, Yunusobod District (far north: first to Metro station Habib Abdullayev further 2 km north, +998 71 120 5450. M-F 09:00-18:00. For after-hours emergencies, American citizens should call +998 71 120 5450. Embassy includes an Information Resource Center with a small library, English-language magazines, free Internet access, and access to several large electronic databases of information. Staff can also help Uzbeks wanting to practice speaking English and answer questions about the US and US-Uzbek relations.

Afghanistan Afghanistan, 6, Murtazaev St, +998 13 48432, +998 13 48458.

Australia Australia, +7 495 956 6070. Australian Embassy in Moscow is accredited to Uzbekistan.

Azerbaijan Azerbaijan, 25, Shark Tongi St (ул. Шарк Тонги) (Oliy Madjlis Bldg, +998 17 36167, +998 17 33717, +998 13 48458.

Bangladesh Bangladesh, Vahidov St., 33, +998 71 1206711, +998 71 2540421.

Belarus Belarus, 53, Vokhidov St/ Gulyamov St, +998 12 07252, +998 12 05233, +998 15 27258.

Belgium Belgium, 10, Karimov St /Navoi avenue, 18б, +998 15 25942. Only Honorary Consulate

Bulgaria Bulgaria, 52, Rakatboshi St, +998 56 4888.

Canada Canada, 56, Usman Nosir St, Apt 39-40, +998 71 2539205. A small honorary consulate to aid citizens. Most affairs handled through the Canadian Embassy in Moscow. For emergency after-hour service, call the Moscow Embassy +7 (495) 925-6000.

China China, 79, Gulyamov St (next to Belarusan Embassy, +998 13 38088, +998 13 60851.

Czech Republic Czech Republic, 9, Hidirali Ergashev St, +998 12 07733.

Egypt Egypt, 53, Chilanzar St, +998 12 05008, +998 12 05009.

France France, 25 Qo’qon Yuli Rd (next to Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, +998 71 2335382. 09:00-12:00, 15:00-17:00.

Georgia Georgia, 16, Tarobiy St, +998 16 26243, +998 16 29139.

Germany Germany, 15, Sharaf Rashidov Ko'chasi (Courage Monument, near to River Anhor, 1 km northwest of Metro station Abdulla Qodirii, +998 12 08440, +998 12 08472,+998 18 15406 ( emergencies German), +998 18 15407 (Russian and Uzbek). M-Th 08:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; F 08:00-11:00.

India India, 15/16, Kara-Bulak Street ( Korabulok Ko'chasi) (North of Metro station Pushkin, +998 12 04996, +998 12 04997.

Indonesean Embassy, 73 Yahyo Gulyamov ko'chasi (Center. e-Visa http://evisa.kbri-tashkent.go.id/

Iran Iran, 20, Parkentskaya St, +998 71 686968.

Israel Israel, 3, Abdulla Kahar St (улица А.Каххара) (East to Babur Park, +998 12 05808, +998 12 05807. M-F 09:00-13:00.

Italy Italy, 40, Yusuf Hos Hojib St, +998 15 21119, +998 15 21120.

Japan Japan, 1/28, Sadyk Azimov St (one block east to Chinese Embassy, +998 12 08060, +998 12 08061.

Kazakhstan Kazakhstan, 23, Chehov St (ул. ЧЕХОВА) (southeast of Metro station Oybek, +998 15 21654, +998 13 60986. M-F 09:00-12:00. USD30.

Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan, 30, Samatov St, +998 13 74794.

Netherlands Netherlands, 77, Usmon Nasirov St, +998 12 06141.

New Zealand New Zealand, +7 495 956 3579. NZ Embassy in Moscow handles affairs with Uzbekistan.

Russia Russian Federation, 83, Nukus St (Mirabad Market. - Metro station Toshkent 1 km northwest, +998 15 26280, +998 12 03519.

South Africa South Africa, 30A, Asaka St, +998 13 70170, +998 13 71824.

South Korea South Korea.

Spain Spain Consulate, 25, Kichik Besh-Yogoch St, +998 15 25027.

Switzerland Switzerland, Blind alley 1, 4, Nosir St, +998 12 06738, +998 12 06739.

Tajikistan Tajikistan, 61, Abdulla Kahor St (from Babur Recreation Park 1 km south, +998 54 9966.

Turkey Turkey, 87, Gulyamov St (Republican Office of Public Prosecutor) (next to Chinese Embassy. Center, +998 13 38037, +998 13 72104, +998 13 32107.

Turkmenistan Turkmenistan, 16, Tarobiy St, +998 12 05278, +998 12 05279. The consulate is on the back. You should arrive really early. From 06:00 people start to gather. Write your name on the list by the guards place and then wait. At around 10:00 somebody will come, shout the names on the 1st list to check if the people are still present and copy them to a 2nd list, which is the official one and after that according with that list you can enter the consulate by turns. For transit visa it takes around 20 days with no express service, no need to leave the passport, payment on pick-up, US$55 for 3-day transit visa. [Aug 2012]

Ukraine Ukraine, 68, Yahyo Gulyamov St (next to Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, +998 13 6012, +998 13 35523.

United Kingdom United Kingdom, 67, Gulyamov Street (Yahyo Gulyamov ko'chasi) (Center: from Metro station Amir Temur Xiyoboni walk to east on O'zbekiston Ovozi ko'chasi and at second crossing turn right, +998 71 1207852. M-F 09:00-17:00.

United States United States, 3 Moyqorghon St, 5th Block, Yunusobod District (far north: first to Metro station Habib Abdullayev further 2 km north, +998 71 120 5450. M-F 09:00-18:00. For after-hours emergencies, American citizens should call +998 71 120 5450. Embassy includes an Information Resource Center with a small library, English-language magazines, free Internet access, and access to several large electronic databases of information. Staff can also help Uzbeks wanting to practice speaking English and answer questions about the US and US-Uzbek relations.

Samarkand - Part of the UNESCO World Heritage list
Shymkent -Five coaches a day run between Tashkent and Shymkent, leaving from Tashkent Avtovokzal (the central one) at (ostensibly, but don't count on the times) 07:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00. Tickets are about 40,000 som but this can be brought down by bargaining. The route began in late 2018. The process is smoother and more official than the shared taxis, with faster border crossings and tickets to be bought from a "kassa" in the station. Comfortable ride, takes about 3-4 hours.

Maidanak Observatory

Architectural Complex Zengi-Ata, Zangiota, M-34 Hwy (in the Zengi-Ata settlement SW 5 km out of Tashkent City limit. Burial place of sheikh Aj-Hodzha, nicknamed Zengi-Ata, which means "black", who lived from the end of 12th to the first half of 13th century. Parts of it: Zengi-Ata Madrassa (Медресе Занги-Ата) and Zengi-Ata Mosque (Мечеть Занги-Ата)
Maidanak Observatory. Located on the western top of mountain Maidanak (altitude 2650 m), 35 km southward of the village Yakkabog, Kashkadarya province
Big Solar Furnace. A project of the Academy of Sciences Republic of Uzbekistan
Lake Charvak. The reservoir was created by erecting Charvak Hydropower Station on the Chirchiq River, a short distance downstream from the confluence of Pskem and Chatkal rivers in the western Tian-Shan mountains. The reservoir popular resort place for locals.
Ugam Chatkal National Park, Toshkent Province. Bustonlik tumani (NE about 140 km take R-5 road. About 570 km² of mountain steppes, mountain forests, alpine meadows, river valleys and floodplain forests.

Architectural Complex Zengi-Ata, Zangiota, M-34 Hwy (in the Zengi-Ata settlement SW 5 km out of Tashkent City limit. Burial place of sheikh Aj-Hodzha, nicknamed Zengi-Ata, which means "black", who lived from the end of 12th to the first half of 13th century. Parts of it: Zengi-Ata Madrassa (Медресе Занги-Ата) and Zengi-Ata Mosque (Мечеть Занги-Ата)

Maidanak Observatory. Located on the western top of mountain Maidanak (altitude 2650 m), 35 km southward of the village Yakkabog, Kashkadarya province

Big Solar Furnace. A project of the Academy of Sciences Republic of Uzbekistan

Lake Charvak. The reservoir was created by erecting Charvak Hydropower Station on the Chirchiq River, a short distance downstream from the confluence of Pskem and Chatkal rivers in the western Tian-Shan mountains. The reservoir popular resort place for locals.

Ugam Chatkal National Park, Toshkent Province. Bustonlik tumani (NE about 140 km take R-5 road. About 570 km² of mountain steppes, mountain forests, alpine meadows, river valleys and floodplain forests.