Tashkent
Uzbekistan
- Safety rating
- 7.9/10
- Best time to visit
- April–May and September–October bring the most pleasant weather, while summers are hot and winters cold.
- Population
- 2.9M
Overview
Tashkent, Uzbekistan's sprawling capital, blends grand Soviet boulevards, ornate metro stations, and lively bazaars with pockets of old-town tradition. Rebuilt after a 1966 earthquake, it is Central Asia's largest city and a modern gateway to the Silk Road.
Top attractions
See the Khast Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar, the ornate metro stations, and the Amir Timur Museum.
Getting around
The beautiful, cheap metro is the best way around, supplemented by ride-hailing app Yandex Go. The old town is walkable.