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Country
Uzbekistan
Continent
Asia
Airport
TAS
Currency
Uzbekistani som (UZS)
Time zone
UTC+5 (all year)
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The Silk Road capital, between domes and boulevards
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Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, with just over 3 million inhabitants according to Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (EN). Its name means 'stone citadel' according to Wikipedia (FR). An ancient Silk Road stop, it was devastated by the earthquake of 26 April 1966 and rebuilt in a Soviet style, with wide boulevards, according to Wikivoyage (EN and DE); since independence, new monuments have given it a more Uzbek face. Wikivoyage (EN) finds it more impressive than pretty, but fascinating.
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Airport and getting into town
Tashkent airport, about 8 kilometres from the centre
Tashkent International (TAS)
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) is about 8 km south of the centre according to Wikivoyage (EN); Wikivoyage (DE) speaks of a ride of about twenty minutes. It is well connected to Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Asia, and the international terminal is separate from the domestic terminal according to Wikivoyage (EN). The metro does not serve the airport; city buses and taxis do. Wikivoyage (EN) advises ordering a car through an app or your accommodation rather than following touts, and fixing the fare before getting in. No fare is published here.
Distance TAS - centre: about 8 km, roughly fifteen minutes by car according to Wikivoyage (EN). No transfer fare is published here.
The Afrosiyob fast train links Tashkent with Samarkand and Bukhara according to Wikivoyage (EN); book ahead, as seats sell out quickly. For a Central Asia circuit you can also track Almaty (ALA), Bishkek (BSZ) and Dushanbe (DYU).
Landmarks
Temurid Museum, Hazrati Imam, Independence Square and madrasas
Central Tashkent is explored between its big squares, its parks and the old quarter around Chorsu Bazaar. The five places below are illustrated with photos; others are described in text only further down.
The Museum of the Temurids
This museum with a large turquoise dome, opened in 1996 according to Wikivoyage (EN), is devoted to Timur (Amir Temur, 1336-1405) and the Timurids. Wikivoyage (EN) sees it as much a place of national memory as a museum. It stands near Amir Temur Square; opening hours and fares change, so check the official website.
The Hazrati Imam complex
Wikivoyage (EN) places this group of religious buildings about 2 km north of the centre; it was assembled from the 16th to the 21st century and is crossed by the pedestrian Zarkaynar Street. It brings together madrasas, mausoleums and mosques, including the Hazrati Imam Mosque, built in 2007 in the traditional style. Access to the complex is free according to the same source; each building has its own conditions.
Fountains and colonnade
According to the photo's caption, these water jets are on Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni), laid out from 1991 as a set of squares, parks and monuments lined with government buildings according to Wikivoyage (EN). Wikivoyage (FR) presents it as the largest agora-style square in Central Asia. In evening light, the fountains are particularly photogenic.
The Barak-Khan Madrasah
On the west side of the Hazrati Imam complex, it dates from 1532 according to Wikivoyage (EN). Its large brick portal, blue and turquoise tiles and calligraphic band give a fine idea of Timurid and post-Timurid architecture. It houses mausoleums according to the same source.
The city's parks
Tashkent has many parks, from canal banks to broad lawns, where residents gather in the evening. Seen from above, a rotunda with a turquoise dome and a pond crossed by a footbridge make a peaceful scene among the trees.
Other places worth noting include Chorsu Bazaar, under its seven tiled domes, trading for more than 2,000 years according to Wikivoyage (EN), the Kukeldash Madrasah, built in 1570 according to the same source, Amir Temur Square with the equestrian statue of the conqueror, the 375 m television tower according to Wikivoyage (EN), the Holy Assumption Cathedral, built in 1871 according to the same source, and the Minor Mosque, in white marble, built in 2013-2014.
Museums and culture
Museums: Timurids, applied arts and literature
The Museum of the Temurids
Opened in 1996 according to Wikivoyage (EN), it traces the story of Timur and his dynasty in a large domed building. It is a good first visit to understand the national narrative built since independence.
The Museum of Applied Arts
Housed in a 19th-century merchant's mansion according to Wikivoyage (EN), this small museum presents traditional arts and crafts: embroidery, ceramics, carved wood. Opening hours and fares change, so check the official website.
The Alisher Navoi Museum of Literature
It holds manuscripts and artworks devoted to the poet Alisher Navoi (1441-1501), a major cultural figure of the Turkic world according to Wikivoyage (EN).
The Hirayama Ikuo Cultural Caravanserai and the Railway Museum
The first is an exhibition space for contemporary Uzbek art; the second shows Soviet locomotives you can climb aboard, according to Wikivoyage (EN). Some museums close for works: check before you go.
The metro, an underground art gallery
Opened on 6 November 1977 according to Wikipedia (DE), the metro is the first in Central Asia. Its richly decorated stations, each with a different theme, such as the one devoted to cosmonauts according to Wikivoyage (EN), have become a visit in themselves. Find out about the photography rules in force.
Food and drink
Food and drink: plov, samsa, lagman and green tea
Specialities to try
The national dish is plov (osh), rice with mutton, carrots and onions cooked in a kazan according to Wikipedia (EN, FR and DE), in hundreds of variations according to Wikipedia (DE). You also find kebabs, manti dumplings, lagman (noodles in soup or stir-fried), shurpa soup and samsa baked in a tandoor according to Wikipedia (EN, FR and ES). Bread, non, is baked in a tandoor according to Wikipedia (EN).
Drinks
Tea goes with every meal according to Wikivoyage (EN), usually served black or green, without milk. Wikivoyage (EN) advises against drinking tap water: choose bottled water, and be wary of ice.
Markets and districts
Chorsu Bazaar is the city's great market, with spices, dried fruit, bread and meat under its tiled domes according to Wikivoyage (EN and FR). Restaurants and cafes cluster around Amir Temur Square and the main avenues; the city also offers Georgian, Korean, Afghan and European tables. No address is given here because venues open and close quickly.
Getting around
Getting around Tashkent
Metro
The metro, opened in 1977 according to Wikipedia (DE) and Wikivoyage (EN), is described as fast, safe and inexpensive by Wikivoyage (EN); it has several lines that cross in the centre. It does not run to the airport or the bus terminal.
Buses
The bus network serves the centre; according to Wikivoyage (EN), payment is cashless, by bank card or a local transport card. Trams were scrapped in 2016 according to the same source.
Taxis
Wikivoyage (EN) recommends going through your accommodation or a taxi app, which shows the fare in advance. Touts' offers at the airport are best avoided; if you negotiate, fix the price for all passengers with luggage.
Trains and long distances
Tashkent's central station is the terminus for almost all trains according to Wikivoyage (EN); the Afrosiyob and Sharq fast trains serve Samarkand and Bukhara. Seats sell out quickly: book ahead and check current timetables.
Scooters
Wikivoyage (EN) reports many rental scooters, booked through apps.
Budget and precautions
Budget, entry rules and local customs
Price level
Tashkent is generally more affordable than Western European capitals for meals and transport, with differences by district and season. No figure is published here because prices change quickly and sources diverge. Wikivoyage (EN) says ATMs are widespread and large businesses accept cards; keep a little cash for the bazaars.
Entry requirements
Entry conditions (a visa if required, length of stay, valid passport, declarations) depend on your nationality and change regularly. Check them before departure on your own foreign ministry's website and on that of the Uzbek authorities.
Everyday safety
Wikivoyage (EN) judges the city generally safe, advising caution on the road, watching valuables, wariness of overly friendly strangers, and avoiding demonstrations. The emergency number is 112 according to the same source. Healthcare is below Western European standards according to the same source: travel insurance is useful.
Local customs
Russian serves as a common language and Uzbek is the official language according to Wikivoyage (EN). In mosques and mausoleums, covered dress is expected and shoes come off; ask permission before photographing people, and respect signs showing photography restrictions in some official buildings or infrastructure.
When to go
When to go to Tashkent
Spring (March to May)
Mild and pleasant, with a second precipitation peak according to Wikipedia (EN); Wikivoyage (EN) lists April-May among the best periods.
Summer (June to August)
Long, hot and dry: peaks above 40 degrees are possible, with a record of 44.6 degrees according to Wikipedia (FR), especially between late July and early August. Parks and fountains offer some coolness.
Autumn (September to November)
Pleasant and bright in September and October; Wikivoyage (EN) lists September-October among the best periods.
Winter (December to February)
Cold and sometimes snowy: winter is relatively mild but interrupted by brief frosts according to Wikipedia (FR). Air pollution is high in winter according to Wikipedia (EN).
Wikipedia (EN and ES) classes Tashkent's climate as Mediterranean with continental influence, with long dry summers and cold winters. April-May and September-October are the most comfortable periods for a visit.
By length of stay
How many days in Tashkent
Old town and big squares
Two days are enough for the Hazrati Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Temur Square and the Museum of the Temurids.
Museums and metro
With three days, add the Museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square and a walk through the metro stations.
Samarkand and the Silk Road
With five days, add an excursion by fast train to Samarkand or Bukhara.
In pictures
Tashkent in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Tashkent
Where is Tashkent Airport?
Tashkent International Airport (TAS) is about 8 km south of the centre; city buses and taxis (preferably ordered by app) link it to the city.
What currency is used in Tashkent?
The Uzbek som (UZS). ATMs are widespread and large businesses accept cards, but keep cash for the bazaars.
What should I see first in Tashkent?
The Hazrati Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar, the Kukeldash Madrasah, Amir Temur Square, the Museum of the Temurids and the decorated metro stations.
Do I need a visa for Tashkent?
It depends on your nationality and the rules in force, which change. Check them before departure with the official authorities and your own foreign ministry.
When is the best time to go to Tashkent?
April to May and September to October; summer is very hot and winter cold.
Is Tashkent safe for tourists?
Wikivoyage (EN) judges it generally safe, with the usual precautions: traffic, valuables, scams. For any question about the region, refer to the official advice of your country of departure.
How much does a flight to Tashkent usually cost?
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