Tashkent

Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent is an ancient city on the Great Silk Road, it was called Chashkand before the 16th century but was slightly changed to Tashkand which means ‘stone city’, the modern spelling of Tashkent reflects Russian orthography.

Monuments

Because of the rich history of Tashkent the city has many an historic sightseeing opportunities though many have been destroyed in modernization, though there are attractions like Alisher Navoi Theater for ballet and opera, Amir Temur Monument and museum in the Amir Timur park, The central market 'Oloy Bozori' (known by most locals as the 'Alayskee Bazaar', war memorial, eternal flame and park.

Tashkent TV Tower

The TV Tower of Tashkent is the tallest structure in Central Asia, it is a 375 meter high tower, the construction of the tower started in 1978, the tower has an observation deck at the 97 meter level and restaurants with views of the city.

Fragments of the world's first Koran

Muslim visitors may wish to visit the mosque in the Hast Imam area of the city. The library there contains the remaining fragments of the world's first Koran, which was written only 19 years after Muhammad's death.