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Uzbekistan is now easier than ever to visit, here are some of the best things to see and do.
Source: Uzbekistan: The Central Asian country is opening up to the world
The Central Asian destination wows the tourist with wonderful architecture, loads of history, fabulous food and, of course, the leitmotif of the ancient Silk Road…
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Find out why Historic Silk Road Sites, Uzbekistan is one of TIME’s world’s greatest places of 2022.
Source: Historic Silk Road Sites, Uzbekistan: World’s Greatest Places 2022
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In Uzbekistan, debate simmers around whether restoration in Samarkand preserves or erases history.
Source: The controversy behind this Silk Road city’s ancient wonders
Photo: Press Service of the Samarkand Region Tourism and Sports Department
From the blog of Nadezhda Dukhovny at The Times of Israel…
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Once a major trading route on the Silk Road, an outward-looking Uzbekistan is celebrating 30 years of independence from the USSR.
Source: Uzbekistan: How is the mysterious country enticing Western visitors?
Photo: Department of Tourism Development of the Bukhara Region.
From the blog of Nadezhda Dukhovny at The Times of Israel…
Photo credit: Department of Tourism Development of the Horezm Region
From the blog of Nadezhda Dukhovny at The Times of Israel…
Photo credit: The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From the blog of Nadezhda Dukhovny at The Times of Israel…
Uzbekistan is surely an intriguing place to visit, famous for its Silk Route cities of Bukhara, Khiva, and Samarkand. It is double the size of the United Kingdom, and boasts of ancient history and rich cultural heritage. It is now home to six UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listings, and four significant UNESCO World Heritage sites. From beautiful places to visit, variety of things to do, along with numerous sightseeing options, here is a list of places that you should visit when in Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan, a country that boasts of its serene, ethereal and ancient beauty, is an undiscovered gem of Asia that awaits travellers from all across the world to come and serve their vagabond soul a sense of satisfaction. A former Soviet Republic, Uzbekistan is now an independent nation with Tashkent as the largest and capital city of it.
Source: What Makes Uzbekistan An Unsung Hero Amongst Travellers To Asia
The 7.28am train to Bukhara, via Samarkand, pulls out of the Uzbek capital Tashkent on time. The Spanish-built Talgo bullet train will reach over 137mph as it speeds across the largely flat expanse…
You can never truly understand how beautiful and glorious Khiva is until you find yourself standing inside the ancient city itself. No words can match its beauty and the ancient wisdom on display in the buildings and planning of this city in central Asia’s Uzbekistan. With a seven-day visa-free policy for Chinese travelers coming in 2020, this UNESCO World Heritage site along the ancient Silk Road is expecting to see an increase in both tourists from China and archeology cooperation with the country.
Source: UNESCO heritage site in Uzbekistan to see more Chinese tourism and cooperation
Registan means a sandy place, a desert in Persian language. But Registan of Samarkand is a different story. In the ancient city of Samarkand, ruled by the Timurid dynasty it was the heart of the city.
Source: A Unique story of Samarkand
From the country’s incredible monuments to its bustling bazaars and Silk Road, here are your not-to-miss experiences in Uzbekistan.
Source: Bustling Bazaars, Ancient Cities, and the Silk Road: 10 Ways to Explore Uzbekistan
Bjoern left Germany some weeks ago, travelled through Eastern Europe to Russia, visited historical places, enjoyed the overwhelming hospitality of the Russians, and followed the vast open landscapes of Kazakhstan round the northern shore of the Caspian Sea.
Source: From 0 to 4,665 Meters: Traveling Across the Silk Road and Pamir Highway
Shakhrisabz is one of the ancient cities in the Great Silk Road. Today the city has a lot of architectural sights; historical center of the city is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Source: Shakhrisabz – crossroads of cultures | Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management
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