Shine, Tashkent, Star of the East
" . There is a good city in the East in a ring of gardens, in a ring of lights.
He is on the special path of my boundless homeland.
He's hilarious and black looking from a dark chela.
Siyai Tashkent - Star of the East - the capital of friendship and warmth
L. Oshanin and R. Babajan.
Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, a modern metropolis with wide avenues, a multimillion population, a mixture of different cultures. At the same time, Tashkent keeps mazes of old narrow streets, noisy colorful bazaars, mosques, minarets and blue domes.
In 1966, the city was almost completely destroyed by a powerful earthquake, but managed to recover from this devastating disaster.
The city is located in the valley of the Chirchik River in the northeast of the country, near the border with Kazakhstan.
The first mention of Tashkent - II century BC, its former names: Chach, Shash, Binket (Binkat).
Attractions of Tashkent
Hast Imam Square
Hast-Imam Square is considered the religious center of Tashkent. This is an architectural complex that was erected near the burial of the city's imam.
According to local residents, all roads lead to Hast Imam Square.
The complex is famous for historical buildings of different years and eras - the Tilla Sheikh Mosque of Barak Khan Madrasah, the mausoleum of St. Abu Bakr Kaffali Shashi.
Hazrat Ali Mosque
Khazar Ali Mosque is considered legendary in Uzbekistan. The temple appeared near a large chinara with a spring. Cinara, if you touch her hand, grants wishes. Mullah is not here, prayers can be heard from the pilgrims themselves. According to legend, the caliph Hazrati Ali, a descendant of the Prophet, asked Allah for a spring for ablution before the holy prayer. And such a source really appeared. There is another version – in this spring the caliph watered his horse. The mosque is a complex with aivans (terraces for prayers), a prayer room at the top and the building of the mosque itself. A well-kept road will enter the temple.
In Soviet times, they tried to destroy the temple, but the believers managed to preserve it. For over a thousand years, the mosque has been the center of Islamic culture. Central Asian architecture, national ornaments will not leave visitors indifferent.
Mirza Yusuf Mosque
Mirza Yusuf Mosque in Tashkent is considered one of the most beautiful. Its architecture is impressive. Dating back to 1880. In connection with the events of the revolution at the beginning of the last century, it was used as a dormitory for workers. Only in 1943 the building was returned to the clergy and used as a Muslim temple.
Today it is reconstructed and has a more attractive appearance and interior decoration. The facade is decorated with carved elements, brick and marble inserts. Inside the temple there are Arabic script on the ceilings, expensive red carpets, windows with Arabic patterns. The prayer hall can accommodate up to five thousand parishioners.
Tashkent Juma Mosque
The Juma Mosque in Tashkent is the oldest mosque in Uzbekistan: its foundation was created in 819. Over the past centuries, the mosque has been rebuilt and restored many times, and the original appearance of the object has not been preserved. However, it has not lost its importance, and to this day remains one of the pearls of the Tashkent Old City.
Every Friday in the Juma Mosque there are prayers that gather many believers. It is large and stands on a hill surrounded by three squares, and therefore visible from afar. The location of the mosque is Shaykhantakhur district of Tashkent, the nearest metro station is Chorsu.
National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Alisher Navoi National Republican Library was founded at the end of the XIX century. It was originally called the Tashkent Public Library. In 1947, the library was named after the Uzbek poet Alisher Navoi. In 2002, the library was granted the status of a national republican library.
At the time of the foundation of the library, the manuscript fund was more than 2 thousand volumes, which formed the book core of the future library.
There is an institution on the street of the same name - Alisher Navoi.
New Tashkent TV Tower
The new Tashkent TV tower is the tallest building in Uzbekistan. The TV tower is located in the Yunusabad district of Tashkent, the nearest metro station is Bodomzor.
The new Tashkent TV tower was built in the 80s of the last century and became one of the most interesting sights of Uzbekistan. On the TV tower there is an observation deck, where tourists are allowed and from where you can see Tashkent from a bird's flight. Also inside the TV tower there is a gallery with beautiful Soviet mosaic panels, and a restaurant 100 meters above the ground with a rotating floor and beautiful decor.
Chimgan Mountains
Chimgan Mountains are a notable holiday destination for travelers, skiers.
Chimgan Valley is located at altitudes of 1200-1600 m, it is surrounded by mountain ranges, they are protrusions of the Chatkal ridge. Wonderful slopes are covered with relic thickets of archa, and the most beautiful streams flow through valleys and gorges. They have a wide range of fish, so fishing lovers come here. Extraordinary beauty flowers and medicinal plants fill the lush hills.
Chimgan Mountains are located 80 km northeast of Tashkent. Travelers get to the village of Chimgan by taxi. You can also take a minibus from Tashkent to the city of Ghazalkent, and from there by taxi to Chimgan.
Charvak reservoir
Charvak reservoir is a favorite tourist attraction. The reservoir was artificially filled in 1970, after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant in this area. The place is free to visit. No paid parking. There are many stalls with street and home food. The price of a hot dish varies from 200 rubles. On the territory of the reservoir there are cottages, boarding houses, rest houses. Tourists book hotels in the summer, the heat reaches 35 degrees, which allows children and adults to swim freely in the water.
How do I get there?
You can take a plane to Tashkent-South airport. There are also trains.
There are other settlements near the reservoir. They can be quickly reached by taxi or train. The stop is Hojikent.
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Text: personalguide
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