The world’s oldest Quran, a high-profile mysterious death and a mind-blowing underground metro line. Yes, Tashkent has got it all as well as other great things to do!<\/p>\r\n

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan is the largest city in Central Asia with a population of 2.5 million. While a lot of travellers prefer to skip the bustling capital and instead spend more time in the Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, we strongly recommend spending at least a couple of days in Tashkent.<\/p>\r\n

The city of Tashkent is quite modern, while also housing a history that spans over 2000 years. The city was (in)famously destroyed by Genghis Khan’s Mongol army in 1219. Thereafter, a golden period of reconstruction under the Timurid empire began. The city flourished as one of they key points on the ancient Silk Route.<\/p>\r\n

The entire city of Tashkent was rebuilt in true Soviet style after a devastating earthquake in 1966. Lots of gardens, wide roads and pathways, spaced out buildings, large fountains and a modern metro system.<\/p>\r\n

Today, Tashkent is a modern metropolis, however, with a very Uzbek feel to it. You will still find most people wearing traditional Uzbek dresses, which makes it a very unique capital city to visit.<\/p>\r\n

Here’s a list of some of the top things to do while you are in Tashkent –\u00a0<\/p>\r\n