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The Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent: Uzbekistan's New Must-See for 2026
The Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent is Uzbekistan's biggest new attraction: a 65-metre dome, the 7th-century Quran of Uthman and a museum of world science. Here is what is inside and how ...
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GuidesSkiing in Uzbekistan in Winter: Amirsoy, Chimgan and Beldersay
Skiing in Uzbekistan this winter: Amirsoy, Chimgan and Beldersay are 1.5–2 hours from Tashkent. Compare the resorts, season and slopes, and pair the mountains with Samarkand. Uzbekistan does not go t...
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Uzbekistan AttractionsWhat to Do in Khiva | 7 Experiences in and Around the City
You have walked through Ichan Kala, photographed the blue tiles and looked up at the minarets. What should you do next? Stay for a meal you help prepare, meet a woodcarver, discover the desert fortre...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysMelon Festival in Uzbekistan — The Sweetest Celebration of August
Melon Festival — Uzbekistan's Most Delicious Celebration Uzbek melons are among the world's finest, and the Melon Festival is an annual celebration of the "golden fruit" the country is so proud of. In...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysKokand International Crafts Festival — Living Heritage of Uzbek Masters
International Crafts Festival in Kokand The Kokand International Crafts Festival is a unique biennial event gathering the finest artisans from Uzbekistan and abroad. Kokand, the former capital of the ...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysBoysun Bahori Festival — Ancient Traditions of Mountain Uzbekistan
Boysun Bahori — A Folklore Festival in the Surkhandarya Mountains The Boysun Bahori ("Spring of Baysun") festival takes place in the mountainous Surkhandarya region — one of Uzbekistan's most authenti...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysNamangan Flower Festival — A Spring Fairy Tale in the Fergana Valley
Flower Festival in Namangan — When the City Blooms Every spring, Namangan — the "city of flowers" — transforms into an enormous botanical garden. The Flower Festival runs May-June when thousands of va...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysSharq Taronalari Festival in Samarkand — Eastern Melodies at Registan Square
Sharq Taronalari — Central Asia's Largest Music Festival Sharq Taronalari ("Melodies of the East") is an international music festival held biennially at the legendary Registan Square in Samarkand. The...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysSilk and Spices Festival in Bukhara — A Fragrant Journey Through Time
Silk and Spices Festival — Bukhara's Premier Cultural Event Every year in late May to early June, ancient Bukhara transforms into a living Silk Road museum. The Silk and Spices Festival is a vibrant d...
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Uzbekistan Festivals and HolidaysNavruz in Uzbekistan — The Spring Festival You Must Experience
Navruz — The Great Spring Celebration of Uzbekistan Navruz is one of the oldest holidays in the Persian and Turkic world, celebrated on March 21st — the spring equinox. In Uzbekistan, it is the most b...
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GuidesPhoto Guide to Uzbekistan: Best Locations and Times for Photography
Uzbekistan Through a Photographer's Eyes — A Country Made for the CameraUzbekistan is a photographer's dream. Turquoise domes, golden mosaics, colorful bazaars, and endless deserts create an infinite ...
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Travel Tips and AdviceWhat to Bring from Uzbekistan: Best Souvenirs and Gifts
Souvenirs from Uzbekistan — Memories of a Great JourneyUzbekistan is a paradise for authentic souvenir lovers. Every bazaar is a treasure trove of handmade goods: painted ceramics, silk fabrics, aroma...
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Uzbekistan AttractionsMountains of Uzbekistan: Trekking, Nature and Adventure
Mountainous Uzbekistan — The Unexplored Side of the CountryMost travelers visit Uzbekistan for its ancient cities, but the country mountains are a separate world full of beauty and adventure. The West...
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