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Makhdumi Khorezm Mosque
A recently restored gem is the Makhdumi Khorezm Mosque, 100m east of the Registan. If its locked ask the caretaker to let you in for a glimpse at the lush ceiling tilework.
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Romanov Palace
East of the square across Rashidova kochasi, the animal-festooned facade of the Tsarist-era Romanov Palace faces the Art Gallery of Uzbekistan, and is now closed to the public.
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Earthquake Memorial
The New Soviet men and women who rebuilt Tashkent after the 1966 earthquake are remembered in stone at the Earthquake Memorial. Newlyweds flock here to have their photos taken on weekends.
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Tashkent Land
Just north of the InterContinental, Uzbekistans largest amusement park, Tashkent Land, has a handful of creaky Soviet rides. Its an amusing diversion, just dont expect Walt Disney World.
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House of Photography
The House of Photography hosts rotating exhibits of Uzbekistan’s top contemporary photographers as well as shows by international names in the field and is one of Tashkents artier, edgier spots.
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Museum of Regional Studies
The sparse Museum of Regional Studies covers the Fergana region, including Kokand and Margilon. Visitors can inspect satellite photos of a green, lush Fergana Valley nestled amid snow-capped peaks.
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Stone Tablet of Nodira
Originally buried behind Modari Khan, Nodira was adopted by the Soviets as a model Uzbek woman and moved to a prominent place beneath a white stone tablet, beyond Dakhma-i-Shokhon near the graveyard’s south gate.
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Sultan Saodat Ensemble
The restored Timurid-style Sultan Saodat Ensemble of mausoleums probably won’t impress you if you’ve been to Samarkand. Buried here are members of the Sayyid dynasty, which ruled Termiz from the 11th to 15th centuries.
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Assumption Cathedral
Its impossible to miss the handsome gold onion domes and the 50m belltower of the impressive Assumption Cathedral. Built in 1958 and renovated in the 1990s, this is the biggest of the four Orthodox churches in Tashkent.
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Kukeldash Medressa
The Kukeldash Medressa, built in 1569 by Abdullah II, was at the time the biggest Islamic school in Central Asia. It now hosts an evening puppet, wrestling and, disappointingly, a cock fight show, thats aimed at tourists.
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Dakhma
Entering the graveyard’s north gate from the street, proceed straight to the 1830s Dakhma-i-Shokhon (the tomb of Umar Khan and other family members) which has an elegant wooden portal carved with the poetry of Umar’s wife, Nodira.
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Imon Mosque
This small, 19th-century Imon Mosque has an open porch, tall carved columns and a brightly restored ceiling. The mosque is located between two streets, Air Kushchi and Suzangaran. Respectfully dressed visitors are always welcome.
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Navoi Literary Museum
Besides memorabilia of 15th-century poet Alisher Navoi and other Central Asian literati, the Navoi Literary Museum has replica manuscripts, Persian calligraphy, and old miniatures that offer a glimpse of life in the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Kara
Looking southwest from Fayoz-Tepe, the remains of Kara-Tepe, a Buddhist cave monastery, are visible on the banks of the Amu-Darya, opposite the Afghan border. You need special permission to visit Kara-Tepe – ask at the Archaeological Museum.
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Hoja Zayniddin Mosque
In Bukharas backstreets between Hoja Nurabad and Islamov, across from the Ark on Hoja Nurabad, the interior of the 16th-century Hoja Zayniddin Mosque has a tremendous aivan and some of the best original mosaic and ghanch- work you’re going to see anywhere.
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Dishon
The Dishon-Qala was old Khivas outer town, yet another creation of the builder khan Alloquli, and surrounded by its own 6km wall. Most of it is buried beneath the modern town now, but part of the Dishon-Qalas wall remains, 300m south of the South Gate.
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Kyr Kyz
Murky legend has it that 40 young women lived here in the mud-walled Kyr Kyz (Forty Girls) fortress in the 11th century, successfully fighting off sex-crazed nomads after their nobleman-husband was slain, although the story changes depending on whom you hear it from.
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Kok
This large Friday mosque was completed by Ulugbek in 1437 in honour of his father Shah Rukh (who was Timur’s son). The name, appropriately, means ‘blue dome’. The palm trees painted on the interior walls are calling cards of its original Indian and Iranian designers.
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Mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shoshi
This little 16th-century mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shoshi, an Islamic scholar and poet of the Shaybanid period, is located northwest of Khast Imom square. The front room contains his large tomb and five smaller ones. Larger tombs of three more sheikhs are at the back.
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Alisher Navoi Monument
Near the Oliy Majlis is a vast promenade and a post-Soviet Monument to Alisher Navoi, Uzbekistans newly chosen cultural hero. Continuing south youll find some amusement park rides and a large man-made lake, which you can traverse in hired peddle boats in the warm months.
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