Shymkent International Airport 1 hr 52
Minor Mosque (43 min) Ko'kaldosh Madrasasi (40 min) This traditional yellow-brick madrassa was built in the 16th century by the Shaybanid Dynasty. Tashkent Zoo (45 min) Large, circa-1924 zoo with fish, birds & an aquarium featuring both freshwater & saltwater species. Dzhuma Mosque (40 min) State Museum of History of Uzbekistan (45 min) Unique building showcasing archaeological & cultural relics, art, coins & pottery. Amir Timur Museum (46 min) Modern domed museum with portraits & artifacts relating to 14th-century ruler Tamerlane. Abdulla Murodxo'jayev 17a (37 min) Centuries-old mosque featuring striking architecture & one of the earliest copies of the Quran. The State Museum Of Arts (47 min) Museum founded in 1918 & containing Russian, Soviet & Uzbek works, as well as Asian & Western art. Alisher Navoï Opera (46 min) Theatre, ballet, opera, performing arts, and opera house Barakhan Madrasah (38 min) Mausoleum and architecture Tashkent Tower (41 min) 375-m. tower for television & radio transmission offering an observation deck for scenic views. Skver Im. Amira Temura (47 min) Monumental square with fountains & esplanades around an equestrian statue of 1300s ruler Timur. Chorsu Market (39 min) Large, enduring market with stalls selling local foods & souvenirs, plus clothing & household items. Pamyatnik Amira Timura (47 min) Museum of Applied Arts (46 min) Elegant museum featuring rare, handmade embroidery, jewelry & other traditional applied artworks. |