Tilla Sheikh Mosque

Tilla Sheikh Mosque is one of the largest in Tashkent and the most religious. It dates back to the 19th century, it is a whole architectural complex. It includes a winter prayer hall, a summer terrace, a gallery with blue domes, minarets. The latter for a long time served as beacons for caravans, whose way lay through Tashkent. It is the main Islamic temple of the city. It was erected by order of Khan Mirza Ahmed Kushbegi, a faithful Muslim who cared for ordinary people. The name means “Mosque of the Golden Sheikh”. According to legend, the golden hair of the Prophet Muhammad is kept here. Near the temple there are souvenir shops, craft workshops, there is an area for walks. The mosque looks especially beautiful at night with unique lighting. The prayer hall has unique ceiling paintings, patterned ganch bars and panels. Reconstruction was carried out in 2000. You can get by metro to the station "Gafur Gulom", by taxi or city bus.