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Uzbekistan

Things to do in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The greatest city of the Silk Road

With enormous and beautiful monuments, full of Silk Road heritage, Samarkand is one place you have to see in your lifetime!

Best things to do in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

The best things to do in Tashkent

Although much of the history was destroyed by an earthquake, Tashkent is a fascinating mix of architecture, bazaars, Soviet relics, and Central Asian food.

Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar

Here’s what to expect at Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar – one of the best places to see daily life in Uzbekistan and the best market in Tashkent.

Tashkent Metro stations, Uzbekistan

Inside the secret Tashkent Metro

Each station of Tashkent’s Metro is a work of art. But, until recently, Uzbekistan had tried keeping it all a secret!

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