BUKHARA - PLACES TO VISIT
The historic center of Bukhara has been an important base for Islamic theology and science for several centuries. Its well-preserved city center was recognized by UNESCO as an exemplary medieval city
SAMARKAND - PLACES TO VISIT
- “Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures” is the official moniker used to describe this city as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Samarkand conjures up images of ancient times and sounds almost mythical. However, this is no fairytale: Samarkand today is a lively city that cherishes its traditions. Archaeological excavations have revealed a history which dates back 3500 years
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Nurata - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- On my way to Aydar Lake I came across the city of Nurata. In Uzbekistan, Nurata is known for its water source, considered to be holy by Muslims.
- The ruins of a fortress built by the army of Alexander the Great still resists its final days. We can go up the fortress hill, but the structure is almost all lost.
Orom Lake - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- Out of Uzbekistan capital – Tashkent, Orom Lake is a peaceful lake loved by local people that come here during the weekend to relax and cool down from the summer heat.
- I was taken here by a friend of mine, Sanjar, and his group of friends. We stayed at his friend’s family house and had lots of fun.
Republic of Karakalpakstan - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- The Republic of Karakalpakstan is an autonomous republic in western Uzbekistan near the Aral Sea. Its capital city is Nukus. Karakalpaks were once nomadic herders and fishermen, but life changed as there is no more water in the Aral, and the desert is not suitable for animal herding anymore.
- I crossed Karakalpakstan coming from Kazakhstan and driving through Moynaq and down to Nukus.
Khiva - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- Khiva is located in the northwest of the country. Its old name was Khwarizm, which made part of an important region south of the Aral Sea, between Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Iran. Khiva was the capital of the Khanate of Khiva between the 16th century to the early 20th century.
- The old city is called Ichan Kala and is surrounded by ten meters high brick walls and you can visit many century-old monuments on a short walk. Khiva was an important stop during the Silk Road era. Khiva’s Ichan Kala is inscribed on the World Heritage list.
Shahrisabz - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- Birthplace of Amir Timur aka Tamerlane – a 14th century Turco-Mongol conqueror, Shahrisabz is a historical city south of Samarkand. Many Uzbek come to the famous Timur statue to make pictures after they get married. I stayed in a very nice guest house located near Shahrisabz city center.
- The old quarters of Shakhrisabz hold exceptional monuments and ancient neighborhoods, dating back from the 15th to the 16th century. My favorite Shahrisabz monuments are the Tomb of Timur, the Aq-Saray Palace and the Kok Gumbaz Mosque. The Historic Center of Shakhrisyabz is inscribed on the World Heritage list.
Bukhara - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- Bukhara is one of my favorite cities around the world. Involved in charming streets, Bukhara has many centuries of history that can be experienced while exploring the old city. My favorite Bukhara monuments are the Char Minor, the Mir i Arab Medressa, the impressive Kalon minaret, Bukhara Fortress, the Ark and Nadir Divan-Beghi madrasah.
- To get to Bukhara one can take the epic train trip on the Bukhara Express – on the Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara line. The historic centre of Bukhara is inscribed on the World Heritage list.
Kokand - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- Kokand is located in the Uzbek province of Ferghana. Kokand was a market stage of the Silk Road during the 10th century. Later Genghis Khan made this city his principal residence and since then its regional relevance lasted for ages.
- The most important places to visit in Kokand are the Palace of Khudayar Khan, the Jummi Mosque, the Amin Beg Madrassah and the Kokand Khans necropolis. This is the first relevant city after entering the Fergana Valley if you come from Tashkent.
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Aral Sea - Famous tourist destinations in Uzbekistan
- The Aral Sea is an ancient salt water lake bordering Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. During the 1960’s, the Aral Sea was the fourth biggest lake in the world.
- Unfortunately and due to terrible Soviet irrigation projects that diverted the rivers, Aral became one of the world’s worst environmental catastrophes. I was able to cross the bottom of this dried lake during the Central Asia Rally.