A huge number of monuments are concentrated in Uzbekistan. Almost all cities have their own unique oriental charm and medieval appearance. Large settlements in the country are located in river valleys and are relatively close to each other, since a significant territory of the state is unsuitable for life.
Bread Capital
Of course, to begin with, one cannot but recall Tashkent, without which it is impossible to imagine Uzbekistan. The cities of this state witnessed military battles and various historical events. Tashkent is no exception, it played a huge role during the Second World War, as it became an evacuation center at that time, giving many people shelter and food.
The capital of Uzbekistan is somewhat similar and at the same time unlike other settlements of the country. Tashkent is a large metropolis with a very rich and ancient history, its age is approximately 2200 years.
As for the sights of the city, the following historical and architectural complexes should be highlighted: Yunus Khan Mausoleum, Mustaqillik Square, Abdulkasym Madrassah, Sheikhantaur, Khazrati Imam Square and others.
Uzbekistan. Cities of the Ferghana Valley
Fergana Valley is the heart of the country. About 7 million people live here, that is, about a third of the population of the state. This valley is located on a large plain near the Syr Darya River. It includes 6 cities: Fergana, Margilan, Andijan, Shakhimardan, Kokand, Namangan. Uzbekistan is proud of each of them.
The city of Fergana is a large settlement of the valley of the same name. It was founded in 1876 and is located approximately 420 km from Tashkent. Ferghana is a major oil production center. Russian architecture, parks and fountains of this place are somewhat reminiscent of St. Petersburg.
Margilan has long been the most important stop on the Silk Road and is considered one of the oldest cities in the Ferghana Valley. Shakhimardan is also quite a popular resort, as there are many picturesque mountain lakes and rivers, as well as always cool air.
What else can Uzbekistan boast of? The city of Andijan is also a fairly large settlement in Eastern Fergana. The first mention of this place is recorded in the 9th century. In the XIII century, the grandson of Genghis Khan honored this city to become the capital of Ferghana. In the 19th century, it was part of the Kokand Khanate.
Kokand (translated as "city of winds") is a relatively young settlement. He was part of a powerful khanate with the same name, which stretched from the Ferghana Valley to Tashkent.
Namagan is the third largest city in Uzbekistan, home to a myriad of mosques. For a long time heprovided the capital with s alt.
Uzbekistan: fairy tale cities
The amazing city of Samarkand is the same age as Rome and the second largest in the country. Its main attraction is the Registan. This square is surrounded by a large number of ancient buildings, mausoleums and minarets, which at times even seems to be just a huge exhibition hall. Such an abundance of multi-colored ornamental paintings, gilding and elaborate cladding, perhaps, can not be found anywhere else in the world.
Besides Samarkand, there are several other settlements that Uzbekistan is very proud of. The cities of Bukhara and Khiva amaze the imagination with amazing architectural complexes from different eras.
Shakhrisabz, which is located 90 km south of Samarkand, also deserves attention. Many historical monuments have been preserved here. The remains of Timur's palace, the crypt of Omar and Jahangir, the Kok-Gumbaz mosque and others.
Besides this, there are many more amazing places that majestic Uzbekistan is ready to open to everyone. The cities of this country may well compete in their striking beauty with other more "promoted" places on our planet.
