Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan.The interior view Architectural monument of the 19th century Alisher Navoi monument Tashkent the capital of Uzbekistan, is one of the most ancient cities in the world and the largest one in Central Asia, with a population of more than 2.5 million. In Uzbek, Tashkent means "the stone settlement". The first mention of the city dates back to the 1st century BC. Over the centuries, Tashkent has changed its name several times: Shash, Chach, Chachkent, Binkent... It has been known under its name since the 11th century. Today Tashkent is a major scientific and cultural center in both Uzbekistan and Central Asia. The Academy of Sciences is located here, as well as many institutes, universities, museums and theaters. The public library with its collection of four million books is the pride of Tashkent. During the past two decades, carefully planned construction has greatly altered the appearance of the Uzbek capital. Lovely parks and squares are decorated with splendid fountains which cool the air during the hot summer months. Such unique architectural monumnets as the Kukeldash medresseh and the Barakhana medresseh (the 16th c.) seem to be islands of the past floating amidst tall buildings constructed after the devastating earthquake of 1966. Today Tashkent is directly linked by international airlines with London, Istanbul, Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, Tel Aviv, Urumchi, and other world destinations which broaden both the tourist and business connections between the Republic and other countries. Welcome to Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan, where we cordially meet all guests! Back to main page Copyright Freedom Holidays 2008-2009