Things to Do in Uzbekistan

There are 132 attractions in Uzbekistan. Registan, central samarkand square flanked by monumental madrasahs, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Registan
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Registan
Central Samarkand square flanked by monumental madrasahs
Building
Itchan Kala
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Itchan Kala
Walled inner town of Khiva preserving historic architecture
Historical Site
Shah-i-Zinda
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Shah-i-Zinda
Historic necropolis of richly tiled medieval mausoleums
Archaeological Site
Bibi-Khanym Mosque
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Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Grand 15th-century mosque commissioned by Timur
Mosque
Historic Centre of Bukhara
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Historic Centre of Bukhara
Medieval Silk Road city center with preserved monuments
Historical Site
Gur-e Amir
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Gur-e Amir
Timur's mausoleum in Samarkand with azure dome
Monument
Aydar Lake
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Aydar Lake
Large inland lake in desert formed by irrigation
Lake
Vozrozhdeniya Island
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Vozrozhdeniya Island
Former Aral Sea island used for Soviet biological testing
Island
Kalyan Minaret
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Kalyan Minaret
Historic brick minaret central to Bukhara's skyline
Tower
Samanid Mausoleum
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Samanid Mausoleum
10th-century mausoleum in Bukhara Region, architectural landmark
Monument
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Khazret Sultan
Highest Uzbek peak and popular mountaineering destination
Mountain
Bunyodkor Stadium
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Bunyodkor Stadium
Modern football stadium in Tashkent hosting major matches.
Stadium
Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium
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Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium
Major football stadium in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Stadium
Afrasiyab (Samarkand)
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Afrasiyab (Samarkand)
Ancient Silk Road archaeological site near Samarkand
Archaeological Site
Teshik-Tash 1
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Teshik-Tash 1
Paleolithic rock shelter with Neanderthal-associated archaeological finds
Archaeological Site
Amir Timur Museum
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Amir Timur Museum
Museum in Tashkent dedicated to conqueror Timur
Museum
Toprak-Kala
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Toprak-Kala
Ancient Khwarazmian fortress ruins and archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Zaamin National Park
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Zaamin National Park
Mountainous national park with forests and springs
National Park
Chor-Bakr
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Chor-Bakr
Sacred Sufi necropolis and pilgrimage complex near Bukhara
Archaeological Site
Chorsu Bazaar
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Chorsu Bazaar
Historic central market in Tashkent with blue-domed building
Market
Lake Charvak
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Lake Charvak
Uzbek reservoir near Tashkent popular for recreation
Reservoir
Navoi Theater
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Navoi Theater
Grand Soviet-era opera and ballet theater in Tashkent
Theater
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Qamashi
District town in Qashqadaryo Region of Uzbekistan
Reservoir
Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
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Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
Museum in Samarkand displaying ancient Afrasiab artifacts
Museum
Ak-Saray Palace
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Ak-Saray Palace
Timurid palace ruins in Shahrisabz with monumental portal
Palace
Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
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Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
Historic mausoleum near Bukhara with Islamic architecture
Monument
Magok-i-Attari Mosque
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Magok-i-Attari Mosque
Historic medieval mosque in Bukhara Region
Mosque
Akhsikath
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Akhsikath
Ruined Silk Road fortress near Namangan
Archaeological Site
Bolo Haouz Mosque
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Bolo Haouz Mosque
Large historic mosque in Bukhara's old city
Mosque
Paykend
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Paykend
Ruins of an ancient Sogdian Silk Road city
Archaeological Site
Qurama Mountains
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Qurama Mountains
Mountain range in Central Asia spanning Uzbekistan
Mountains
Ayaz-Kala
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Ayaz-Kala
Ruined hilltop fortresses from Khwarazm oasis civilization
Archaeological Site
Kalta Minor
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Kalta Minor
Distinctive squat minaret in Khiva unfinished and tiled
Tower
Varakhsha
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Varakhsha
Sogdian archaeological site with fortress ruins
Archaeological Site
Ak Mosque
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Ak Mosque
Historic mosque in Khorezm Region with Islamic architecture
Mosque
Baisuntau
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Baisuntau
Mountain peak in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan.
Mountains
Dalverzin Tepe
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Dalverzin Tepe
Ancient Kushan-period city with rich archaeological remains
Archaeological Site
Kalan Mosque
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Kalan Mosque
Iconic Bukhara mosque adjoining the Kalan minaret
Mosque
Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
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Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
Tashkent museum exhibiting Uzbek and Central Asian art
Museum
Nuratau Mountains
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Nuratau Mountains
Mountain range in Uzbekistan with rich biodiversity
Mountains
Bukhara Mosque
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Bukhara Mosque
Historic mosque complex in Bukhara's old city
Monument
Dzhuma Mosque, Tashkent
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Dzhuma Mosque, Tashkent
Historic central Friday mosque with Uzbek architectural details
Mosque
Khalchayan
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Khalchayan
Archaeological site with ancient sculptures and royal tombs
Archaeological Site
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Tashkent
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Tashkent
Catholic cathedral in Tashkent serving the local community
Church
State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
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State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
National museum exhibiting Uzbekistan's archaeological and historical artifacts
Museum
Baland Mosque
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Baland Mosque
Historic mosque in Bukhara with traditional Central Asian architecture
Mosque
Hazrat Khizr Mosque
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Hazrat Khizr Mosque
Historic Samarkand mosque noted for Timurid architecture
Mosque
Greater Chimgan
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Greater Chimgan
Popular Uzbek mountain offering hiking and winter sports
Mountain
Juma Mosque (Khiva)
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Juma Mosque (Khiva)
Historic Friday mosque in Khiva featuring wooden columns
Mosque
Odina Mosque
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Odina Mosque
Historic mosque in Qashqadaryo Region, Uzbekistan
Mosque
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa
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Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa
Royal summer palace complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Museum
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Sulton Uvays Tizmasi
Historic mausoleum in Karakalpakstan, Islamic pilgrimage site
Mountains
Fayaz Tepe
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Fayaz Tepe
Ancient Buddhist monastery ruins and archaeological site
Archaeological Site
Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque
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Magok-i-Kurpa Mosque
Historic Bukhara mosque dating to medieval period
Mosque
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Monument to Nizami Ganjavi in Tashkent
Monumental statue in Tashkent honoring Persian poet Nizami
Monument
Nurullabai Palace
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Nurullabai Palace
Palatial complex in Khorazm with Khivan architecture
Palace
Palace of Khudáyár Khán
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Palace of Khudáyár Khán
Historic khanate palace in Fergana Valley
Palace
Sudochye lake
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Sudochye lake
Lake in Karakalpakstan, western Uzbekistan
Lake
Ugam-Chatkal National Park
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Ugam-Chatkal National Park
Mountain national park protecting Tien Shan biodiversity
Park
Aralkum National Nature Park
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Aralkum National Nature Park
Protected desert park on former Aral Sea seabed
National Park
Bobotog National Nature Park
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Bobotog National Nature Park
Protected area conserving unique mountain ecosystems
National Park
South Ustyurt National Nature Park
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South Ustyurt National Nature Park
Protected desert and steppe region on Ustyurt Plateau
National Park
Xorazm National Natural Park
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Xorazm National Natural Park
Protected natural park conserving desert ecosystems and biodiversity
National Park
Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park
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Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park
Regional nature park protecting mountain habitats and biodiversity
National Park
Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park
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Central Kyzylkum National Nature Park
Protected desert park conserving Kyzylkum steppe biodiversity
National Park
Omonqoton National Nature Park
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Omonqoton National Nature Park
Protected Uzbek nature park conserving desert and mountain habitats
National Park
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Durman National Park
Uzbek national park protecting foothill forests and wildlife
National Park
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Pop National Nature Park
Protected nature park conserving regional flora and fauna
National Park
Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
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Samarkand – Crossroad of Cultures
Historic Silk Road city with monumental Islamic architecture
Historical Site