Uzbekistan
Tashkent
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Tashkent, also known as Toshkent, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of more than 3.1 million people as of July 1, 2025. It is located in northeastern Uzbekistan. Tashkent's history stretches back centuries as part of the ancient Silk Road, the network of trade routes that connected the Eastern world and the Western world.
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What to see in Tashkent
Amir Timur Museum
The Amir Timur Museum is located in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. It opened in 1996, and is dedicated to the Turco-Mongol warlord Amir Timur (Tamerlane).
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Navoi Theater
The Navoi Theater is the national opera theater in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
The Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan is the largest national art museum in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan. Its permanent collection contains more than several thousands works, divided among fo…
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Mustaqillik Maydoni
Independence Square. is a central square of Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
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