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    Tashkent (/ t æ ʃ ˈ k ɛ n t /, US also / t ɑː ʃ-/; ) or Toshkent (/ t ɒ ʃ ˈ k ɛ n t /; Uzbek: Toshkent, Тошкент / تاشکند, IPA: [tɒʃˈkent]; historically known as Chach, Shash, Binkat) is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is the most populous city in Central Asia, with a population of 3 million.

  2. Discover Tashkent, the hub of Central Asia and a fascinating jumble of contradictions. Explore its history, culture, attractions, and activities with Lonely Planet's expert guidance.

  3. Apr 10, 2024 · Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. Tashkent lies in the northeastern part of the country. It is situated in the Chirchiq River valley west of the Chatkal Mountains and is intersected by a series of canals from the Chirchiq River.

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  4. Feb 5, 2024 · Visit Khast Imam. Wander Around the Chorsu Bazaar. Marvel at the Soviet Mosaics. Kolkouz Canal. Check Out the Minor Mosque. Hang Out in the Amir Timur Square. Catch a Show at the Navoi Theatre. Explore Mausoleums at Tashkent Islamic University. Visit the Druzhba Narodov Square. Relax in Navoi Park. Explore Central Tashkent.

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    • See the world’s oldest Koran at the Hazrat Imam Complex. The Hazrat Imam Complex, also known as the Hast-Imam Ensemble or Khast Imam, is the religious heart of Tashkent.
    • Shop at Chorsu Bazaar. The Chorsu Bazaar is Uzbekistan’s largest market where locals can buy anything from raw food products, fresh fruits and veggies, honey and spices to clothing, jewelry, beauty products and more.
    • Visit the Kukeldash Madrasah and the Dzuma Mosque. The Kukeldash Madrasah is the largest madrasah and one of the most famous historical places in Tashkent.
    • Admire the Minor Mosque. Minor Mosque is a striking new mosque in Tashkent. It was built in 2014 on the banks of the Ankhor Canal. Locals call it the “Snow Mosque” because it’s completely made of white marble.
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  6. Learn about the history, culture, attractions and cuisine of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. See photos, videos, map, reviews and tips for planning your trip to the modern metropolis with medieval charm.

  7. Tashkent (Uzbek: Toshkent or Тошкент; Russian: Ташкент) is the capital, and largest city of Uzbekistan. It is an ancient city on the Great Silk Road from China to Europe. Once the fourth-largest city in the Soviet Union, Tashkent was rebuilt in a Soviet style after the devastating 1966 earthquake, and little remains from its ...

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