Uzbekistan Airlines: Urgech/Tashkent
April 26, 2025 in Uzbekistan β
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Internal flight from Urgench to Tashkent, lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The Urgench airport is really small and, like the train stations, it has two sets of security checks: one at theRead more
Landing in Tashkent
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The view from above of Tashkent during landing.
A very modern city and, with its 3 million inhabitants, the largest in Central Asia and the third largest in the former USSR after Moscow and SaintRead more
Hazrati Imam Complex and oldest Quran
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The complex includes different structures, which unfortunately were closed for renovations.
Inside the complex, there is a library that houses the oldest Quran in the world, dating back to the 7thRead more
Soviet brutalism
April 27, 2025 in Uzbekistan β
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Unlike smaller cities of Uzbekistan, characterized by modest-sized historic buildings, in this vast metropolis it is possible to find traces of Soviet brutalism even in the city center.
An example ofRead more
The Chorsu Bazaar of Tashkent
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Under a large blue dome lies the Tashkent Bazaar.
Unlike those in other tourist cities, this bazaar is a real market where you can find meat, spices, and other everyday products purchased by locals.
Tashkent
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For lunch, we stopped at the Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, a restaurant specializing in Plov/Pilaf.
The restaurant has two huge dining halls and cooks its pilaf in big cauldrons set over an openRead more
The park of Tashkent
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A stroll through the streets of Tashkent’s Central Park, enjoying an ice cream under the shade of the trees while children and families soak up the beautiful spring days.
Not only the past but also the future
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The area near the Tashkent City Park is full of skyscrapers, fountains, and a very well-maintained park whose pathways form beautiful geometric shapes when seen from above. There is also a big mallRead more
The Tashkent Mall and Zakirovβs Concert
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After visiting the park in front of the shopping center, we entered the enormous Tashkent Mall, one of the largest malls in Central Asia.
We came across a concert by Farrukh Zakirov, an Uzbek singer.Read more
The beautiful metro of Tashkent
April 27, 2025 in Uzbekistan β
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The metro stations of Tashkent are true works of art.
We visited the main stations, each with its own unique and distinctive style.
The Kosmonavtlar station is dedicated to the astronauts of theRead more
Monument to the Tashkent Earthquake (66)
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The monument is located in the center of Tashkent, at the epicenter of the 1966 earthquake.
The earthquake destroyed the city, and the casualty estimates released by the USSR were likely greatlyRead more
The statue of Tamerlane
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The statue of Tamerlane, located in the center of Tashkent, is an imposing monument dedicated to the famous conqueror and founder of the empire.
The statue depicts Tamerlane in a proud pose, withRead more
The brutalist "Hotel Uzbekistan"
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Hotel Uzbekistan was the most luxurious hotel in Tashkent during the communist era and served as the residence for foreign visitors and international dignitaries.
It is located in the center behindRead more
Independence Square of Tashkent
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After the proclamation of Uzbekistan's independence from the USSR, "Lenin Square" was renamed "Independence Square".
The monument to Lenin was replaced with the Monument of Independence ofRead more
Time to leave Uzbekistan!
April 28, 2025 in Uzbekistan β
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We are at Tashkent Airport, about to leave Uzbekistan after spending some wonderful days in this country and the neighboring “-stan” countries.
Unfortunately, it’s time to go back home!
First time with Azeibaijan Airlines!
April 28, 2025 in Uzbekistan β
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Taking Uzbekistan Airways for the first time on a night flight from Tashkent to Baku. During the three hours fly they served the food which is quite good, though it doesn’t match the very highRead more
Terrible weather in Baku!
April 28, 2025 in Azerbaijan β
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We land in Baku and the weather is very bad! There is a strong wind and a very fine rain.
It’s bitterly cold, windy, and, above all, there’s a long wait before finding an available taxi at 5:30Read more
Strolling along Nizami Street
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Walking along the beautiful Nizami Street, Baku’s main street and shopping avenue. We are impressed by the cleanliness and order of the city. Despite the strong wind and heavy rain, there wasn’t aRead more
Te Baku Citadel/Castle
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The Castle of Baku, also known as the Baku Citadel, dates back to the 12th century and was used as a military fortress and command center.
Among the narrow streets of the citadel, there areRead more
The famous Formula 1 "Castle corner"
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The section of the castle is part of the Baku street circuit, one of the most beautiful tracks in the Formula 1 championship.
Drivers take this challenging corner at around 85 km/h, staying extremelyRead more
Azerbaijani flags fly everywhere
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Azerbaijan is a very nationalist country, and for this reason, flags are everywhere — hanging on buildings, under the arcades of the main street, painted on walls, and more.
The flag dates back toRead more
The Flame Towers
April 28, 2025 in Azerbaijan β
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The Flame Towers are a curvilinear complex of three flame-shaped skyscrapers, which represent a symbol of Baku and Azerbaijan.
The tallest tower reaches 190 meters.
They house a hotel, offices,Read more
The Carpet Museum and the Flame Towers
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The beautiful Carpet Museum is an architectural gem, with its shape resembling a rolled-up carpet.
In the background are the Flame Towers, another symbol of Azerbaijan’s modernity.
The Flames of Baku seen from seafront
April 28, 2025 in Azerbaijan β
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The Flame Towers of Baku seen from another perspective, from the square along the seafront.
Some statues in Baku
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The first statue represents Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, a 19th–20th century Baku oil entrepreneur and philanthropist. With the proceeds from his business, he built mosques, a horse-drawn tram line,Read more