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Tashkent |
General Information:
Tashkent is the simmering capital city of Uzbekistan. This ancient city formed an international trade junction due to its location on the Silk Route region. It was renowned for its silk, cotton and rice exports to eastern European cities. The city was given various names like Chach, Sash and Binkent under various dynasties. Tashkent originated as an oasis town on the River Chirchik nearby Golestan foothills. It was the summer capital of the Kangju Empire. The city flourished as a principal trading area in the middle ages. Much of the city has been destroyed due to several natural calamities and continuous wars. Russian Tsar's dominated the city during the second half of the 19th century. The city experience great corruption and violence during the Russian revolution. Today the modern city with elegant office buildings, soviet style apartments, parks, hotels and restaurants bring out a kind of European feel. With the surviving historical riches and a wide array of educational and research institutes this city of 2.3 million make for great historical and cultural tours.
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Tourist Attractions:
The 16th century Kukeldash Madrassah, Zangiata Mausoleum, Kaffali-Shash Mausoleum, Barak-Khana Madrassah, Teleshayakh Mosque, Yunus Khan Mausoleum, and Anbar-bibi Mausoleum are some of the major tourist attractions of the city. Some of the Islamic sites like Khast-Imam cannot be accessed by the non-Muslims. Tashkent houses many museums that provide an overview of Uzbek culture. The State Art Museum fascinates with its wonderful collection of ceramics, arts, paintings and Bukharian royal garments. The Fine Arts Museum astounds with wonderful displays of relics, Sogdian murals and wonderful suzani hanging embroideries. Palace of Prince Romanov in the center of the city is a fine example of Russian architecture and an interesting place of visit. Uzbek Puppet Theater and Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre are the major cultural attraction of the city.
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Transportation :
The city's international airport serves various national and international flights. British Mediterranean Airways, Lufthansa Turkish Airways and Aeroflot are the major airways connecting the airport. Tashkent is one of the main stopping points of railways in central Asia. The city has rail connection with other Uzbek cities. The city has a soviet style metro system. Trams and buses are popular local transports. Taxis are also common way to get around. But their prices have to be negotiated to travel in a moderate fare. Car hiring is available with various international car hiring companies operating in the city center.
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Shopping:
The various bazaars in Tashkent offer wonderful shopping. Chorsu open air bazaar located near the Kukeldash Madrassa is a popular shopping area. The flea market at Yangiobod also facilitates wonderful shopping. Fresh fruits, nuts, spices, baked breads, traditional caps and handmade crafts are the popular items of purchase in these bazaars. The crafts diaplayed in the Abulkasym Madrassah are opened for public selling.
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Hotels:
There are a good number of luxury and budget hotels in the city. Hotel Dedeman (Address - Amir Temir Str., C 4, N 7/8 Tashkent 700000) located on the cross roads of Amir Temur and Navoi Streets is a spectacular luxury hotel of the city. Besides top class accommodation and lodging the hotel offers variety of leisure activities like Swimming pool, night clubs, bars, and fitness center. The hotel's business center is equipped with business savvy equipments like fax, telephones, internet and computers. Hotel Expo located adjacent to the Uzbek Exhibition center is popular budget hotel of the city. The hotel provides wonderful riverside views as it lay on the Boz-Su river banks. The hotel's 30 twin rooms and 2 luxur rooms provides the best of luxury and comfort. Poytaht Hotel (Address - 4, Movaraunnahr Street Tashkent 100047 Uzbekistan), Malika Hotel (Address - 53A, Chupon-ata Street Tashkent 100113) are other popular hotels of the city.
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