Places and routes
Three mosaic-covered madrasas on Samarkand's landmark square.
A lane of mausoleums covered in intricate blue mosaics.
A 12th-century minaret, mosque and madrasa in central Bukhara.
The rulers' citadel, with courtyards and views over old Bukhara.
A walled old city of minarets, palaces and narrow lanes.
An underground gallery of mosaics, Eastern patterns and space-themed stations.
A blue-domed bazaar for spices, dried fruit and hot flatbread.
Russian and Turkestan avant-garde alongside Karakalpak art.
Mountain trails and waterfalls in summer; snow and cable cars in winter.
A turquoise reservoir with beaches and mountain views.
Ceramic workshops, from red clay to blue glaze.
A desert-edge lake with sandy shores, birds and yurt camps.
A turquoise-domed mausoleum with a gilded interior.
Four blue-topped towers in Bukhara's quiet backstreets.
Mountain trails, gorges and ancient juniper forests.
A rocky gorge with thousands of ancient rock carvings.
Tashkent plov cooked in giant cauldrons in an open kitchen.
Samarkand bread, nuts and sweets beside Bibi-Khanym.
Suzani, ceramics and woodcarving in an ornate historic house.
Handmade atlas and adras silk at a working factory.
A themed park with fountains, rides and an aquarium.
A lake, fountains and bridges framed by modern towers.
Shady walking paths and children's rides.
Manuscripts, miniatures and models of Timurid monuments.
Steam engines, diesel locomotives and carriages in the open air.
An observation deck with clear-weather views over Tashkent.
A giant sextant and a museum of Ulugh Beg's astronomy.
A canal-side workshop making Samarkand paper by hand.
An old pool, madrasas and teahouses beneath mulberry trees.
A summer palace with the mirrored White Hall and carved plaster.
Palace halls with chandeliers, tiled stoves and ornate decor.
The Kokand khan's mosaic palace, ceremonial rooms and museum.
Uzbekistan's history, from ancient civilizations to the present.
Painting, sculpture and decorative arts.
Personal stories of victims of political repression.
Walk among trees and seasonal plant collections.
Quiet paths, a pond and Japanese garden compositions.
Opera, ballet and ceremonial theatre interiors.
A white-marble mosque with blue domes beside the canal.
A monumental Timurid mosque beside Siyob Bazaar.
Ancient Afrosiab finds and celebrated wall paintings.
A hilltop mosque overlooking old Samarkand.
A small, quiet mausoleum near Gur-e Amir.
A modern craft quarter and walkways styled after an old city.
A brick mausoleum with intricate geometric masonry.
Carved wooden columns by a pool opposite the Ark.
An old mosque with an entrance below street level.
Domed trading lanes in old Bukhara's pedestrian centre.
A necropolis of mosques and quiet courtyards outside the centre.
A tall minaret and madrasa on Itchan Kala's skyline.
The khans' citadel, courtyards and old Khiva views.
A mosque filled with carved wooden columns.
A poet's turquoise-domed mausoleum with intricate tiles.
A mosque with a long colonnade and painted wooden ceiling.
A Margilan madrasa with craft workshops in its courtyard.
A green park with a monument to astronomer al-Farghani.
Ships stranded where the Aral Sea's shoreline once lay.
Ancient mausoleums and ruins on a desert plateau.
A circular earthen dakhma on a hill above the desert.
Ancient fortress ruins in an open desert landscape.
Old Tashkent's square, Barak Khan Madrasah and mosque portals.
A brick portal and quiet madrasa courtyard above Chorsu square.
A turreted palace with decorative brickwork. Exterior viewing only.
An active cathedral with blue walls and golden domes.
Amir Temur's equestrian monument and central Tashkent paths.
A pilgrimage site by Afrosiab, with steps on the approach.
A small mausoleum near Gur-e Amir with painted vaults.
A 15th-century monument with a tall portal. Check interior access.
An active brick cathedral with contrasting decor and domes.
A domed synagogue in old Samarkand. Arrange your visit with the community.
A conical-domed mausoleum beside the Chashma Ayub spring.
A patterned portal and courtyard opposite Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah.
An ornate portal with colourful patterns and carved details.
A bird-decorated facade by Lyabi-Hauz. Ask separately about shows and dinner.
A pilgrimage complex with courtyards and iwans outside Bukhara.
Palace courtyards with blue tiles, carvings and painted ceilings.
A small brick mausoleum with ceramic decoration.
A majolica-covered madrasa portal near Tash Hauli Palace.
A two-storey madrasa with arcades and a courtyard opposite Kunya Ark.
A madrasa with loggias by Kalta Minor. Check interior access.
Ancient Khorezm city and palace ruins, requiring an out-of-town trip.
A fortress with massive earthen walls near Toprak Kala.
Vast fortress walls and towers on ancient Khorezm's plain.
Amu Darya tugai forests. Arrange access; deer sightings are not guaranteed.
A historic Kokand madrasa with a restrained brick facade and courtyard.
The Kokand khans' necropolis, with a carved portal and courtyard.
A small Kokand mausoleum with a tiled portal.
Ancient city ruins by the Syr Darya. Arrange transport from Namangan.
A historic Namangan madrasa with a brick portal and courtyard.
The giant mosaic portal of Amir Temur's palace in Shakhrisabz.
Mausoleums with brick vaults and domes on Termez's outskirts.
Buddhist monastery and stupa ruins in Old Termez. Bring water and a sun hat.
A fish-filled spring, mosques and views of Nurata's fortress hill.
Cable cars and mountain panoramas. Check operating lines and tickets.
Start with Chorsu's everyday rhythm, continue through the decorated metro, and finish at a central museum.
A compact route for three different impressions: a market, a history museum and a city panorama.
A relaxed after-lunch walk with attractions, water, fountains and a green pause between city blocks.
A good first-evening option: some history, open air and easy city landmarks.
Start with the market and bread, continue with plov by the big cauldrons, then take the metro instead of another taxi.
A route about forms and details: metro stations, a museum dome, decorative interiors and the new centre.
For anyone curious about how the city moves: carriages, stations and a history museum in one calm plan.
Begin with a quiet craft museum, then move to a modern park and a green pause when you want less noise.
Four central stops. Allow time for travel and a break before Shah-i-Zinda.
After Registan, visit the observatory and Konigil. Use a taxi for longer legs.
From Lyabi-Hauz to Poi-Kalyan and the Ark, then on to Chor Minor. Pause by the water.
Walk through the historic centre, then take transport to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa.
Start inside the old city and finish at the palace beyond its walls. The route is walkable.
Two historic places in Kokand. Check room access and prayer times before visiting.
Begin at the Savitsky Museum, then travel to Mizdakhan. Arrange transport and confirm site access.
Two out-of-town stops requiring transport. Check the weather and use a guide for difficult trails.
