The havoc inflicted on the Uzbek capital forty-four years ago by a devastating earthquake also opened the way for Soviet planners to endow the city with a gem of a transport system. Luke Coffey descends into paradise On 26 April 1966, Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, was changed forever: a major earthquake measuring 7.5 on
“Mustaqillik” Square (Independence Square) is the main square of Tashkent. There is a monument to Independence and Humanism in the center of the square. There is a bronze sphere on the top in the shape of a planet where the territory of our republic is engraved as a symbol of the admission of our state
State Academic (Bolshoi) Theatre of Opera and Ballet named after Alisher Navoi is one of the main sights of the city. Its facade is presented by a portal with three arches and columns decorated with marble carving. The shape of the arch is not round, but a little pointed which is characterizes the architecture of
Forum’s Palace is comparably new construction and is already accepted as one of the greatest buildings of Tashkent city. On 1st September, 2009 the palace was opened for its 1st event – ceremonial meeting and concert dedicated to 2200-years anniversary of Tashkent. Forum’s Palace has become the main place of conducting big events as well
In the State Museum of Temurids that is situated near the Amir Temur Square one can learn much of the life and activities of Temurids’ dynasty. Exterior architectural view of the museum is done in the shape of a crown and decorated by rubbed turquoise dome. Museum has three entrance doors decorated with wooden carving
Amir Timur Square is one the most popular place for the rest of citizens of Tashkent and guests of the capital city. Square is surrounded by several administrative buildings. The biggest of them is a building of “Uzbekistan” hotel which has 17 floors. Across the street, on Istiqlol Street, there is a branch of the
Abdulkasim Madrasah being located in the southern part of Tashkent, not far from former gate Beshyagach, reminds of beauty of ancient architecture in Tashkent. Archeological investigations, historical documents and national legends tell us that “the first stone” to Abdulkasim Madrasah was put at the beginning of 19th century. Abdulkasim Madrasah is a monument to Abdulkasim
Kaffal-Shashiy Mausoleum represents a rare version of a multichamber mausoleum - a khanaka of the mid-16th century with an asymmetric layout; it has preserved a unique decor for Tashkent, with its majolica from the 16th century and with historical inscription containing the names of master architects and dates of construction – 1541-1542. This monument is
Zangi-Ata architectural complex is located in Zangi-Ata settlement near Tashkent. The ensemble has been built on the location of the burial place of sheikh Ay-Khodja nicknamed Zangi-Ata ("black") living from the end of 12th to first half of 13th century. As the legend says, the beginning of the construction of this ensemble was initiated by
Hazrati Imam (Hast-Imam) Complex was built on the tomb of one of the first Imams of Tashkent, a famous scientist and expert on the Koran and the khadises, poet of Khazrati Imam (his full name is Abu Bakr Muhammad Kaffal Shashi). In the 16th century, Barakkhan madrasah formed the base of this ensemble and united