The National library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi in the architectural complex "Marifat markazi" is the largest repository of manuscripts and printed publications of the country.
The library's collection contains the world's largest collection of works in the Uzbek language
Tashkent International Airport
Tashkent International Airport, the country’s main gateway, unquestionably takes the lead among other airports in Uzbekistan. Modern airliners of Uzbekistan Airways leave the airport for European, Asian and American countries as well as many CIS cities.
Tashkent International Airport completely meets international standards and the ICAO requirements and receives all the types of aircraft. Following a complete overhaul the passenger terminal for international flights provides a maximum level of convenience and services for passengers. It can serve up to one thousand passengers per hour and services over twenty million passengers annually.
Art gallery of Uzbekistan
A modern building of the Art Gallery of Uzbekistan, located in the center of Tashkent near Independence Square, opened its doors in August 2004.
However, the Gallery history began about 10 years before it: in 1994 the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov initiated to set up a fine art collection amassed by the National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan (NBU).
When a number of exhibits exceed the space capacity of the Bank gallery, it was decided to open a full-fledged exhibition hall.
Kukeldash madrassah in Tashkent
Kukeldash Madrasah is a medieval madrasa in Tashkent. It was built around 1570 by the Shaybanid Dynasty of rulers.
In the Middle Ages, the hot and arid Central Asia was a real oasis in which science and culture flourished. Being smart, understanding art and theology is the gentleman's set of a successful young Uzbek man of that time.
Due to the lack of universities in medieval Tashkent (in their modern concept), the role of education centers was played by madrassah- Muslim educational institutions that serve as secondary schools and theological seminaries. Kukeldash is the largest institution of its kind and, concurrently, one of the iconic architectural monuments of the capital of Uzbekistan.
It is located in the historical center of Tashkent - in the area of Chorsu Square, next to the bazaar of the same name
Uzbekistan Hotel
Uzbekistan Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Tashkent city just 100 metres from famous Amir Temur Square.
This is the huge hotel built in the classic Soviet style in the form of open book and comprises 17 floors.
The Location of Uzbekistan hotel is great indeed - from here you can explore many Tashkent's landmarks including the Independence Square, Broadway, galleries and museums.
It is the perfect location for foreign visitors. The park which is in front of the hotel is a nice place to walk and relax oneself.
Amir Temur Metro Station is just 100 metres away, and is on 2 different metro lines. Taxi's are plentiful and easy to flag in front of the hotel.
The park in front is a really nice place to hang out around sunset and people watch or chat with the locals.
The National Academic Drama Theatre of Uzbekistan can be considered one of the first theaters of the state. The initiation date of the theatre is 1914; and after 19 years it was called academic.
The beginning of the 2000's was marked by the carrying out of repair works in theatrical premises. Thanks to it the appearance of the theater has changed, modern technology has appeared here.
In the auditorium where the performances take place, a hanging dome with a picture of clouds was equipped. The dome is surrounded by chandeliers shaped like flower petals. The sizes of the Uzbek National Academic Drama Theatre were also changed.
