Top 5 cities to visit in Uzbekistan

Of course the Silk Road cities are among the top 5 cities to visit in Uzbekistan, but there are also the capital Tashkent and Kokand in the Ferghana valley that are worth visiting.

Khiva
Khiva will blow your mind because of it’s compact citadel. The city is also called an open air museum. Nowhere else you’re able to put yourself into the fairy tales of 1001 nights.

Bukhara
Bukhara was once the center of Islamic Science, so there are many important buildings in this city. Don’t miss to visit the stunning Palace of the last Emir.

Samarkand
Samarkand was once the capital of the Timurd Empire. Even though you maybe never heard about the Timurid dynasty before, you will get an idea of their power by admiring their architecture.

Tashkent
Tashkent isn’t comparable to the Silk Road cities. In the 60’s the capital was destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt. That’s why the capital sprays a Soviet charm. Since the independence many modern buildings have been built. Discover the modern Uzbekistan!

Kokand
You shouldn’t miss the Ferghana Valley, especially the city of Kokand. It was the capital of the former Kokand khanat and has beautiful sights, as the palace from the 19th century, worth visiting. If you have time and you are interested in handicrafts, you should also visit the cities Rishtan and Margilan. As Rishtan is famous for it’s blue ceramics, Margilan is famous for it’s silk and cotton fabrics. In both cities you have the chance to watch the process and meet the masters.

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