fund lists over 7,000 samples of applied arts: handmade embroidery, skull-caps (tyubeteyka), jewelry, carpets and other examples of craftsmanship of the beginning of the 19th century to present day.

A store that sells products from Uzbek and Russian designers - clothing, shoes, accessories, dishes, fabrics, carpets, souvenirs, paintings and more.

About Amir Timur Museum The city of Tashkent is quite famous for its cultural relevance and has a large number of museums. There are museums of various types and the Museum of Temurid's history is among one of them. It is said to be among the top sightseeing places in the city and is mostly filled with tourists from around the world.

The architecture of the Tashkent metro stations is one of the most beautiful in the world and it is traditionally a destination for travelers and guests during sightseeing tours around the city.

This unique museum dedicated to the memory of the people killed or imprisoned as a result of repressions and persecutions was founded in the Uzbek capital not long ago.

One of the most significant architectural ensembles of medieval East – the Gur Emir was built in the southwestern part of Samarkand at the beginning of the XV century.

The Registan Square is a real gem located in the very heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. It has gained its worldwide fame thanks to the great architectural ensemble that has become a monument of the oriental architecture.

Bibi Khanym Mausoleum (translates as "The Eldest Wife") is the most grandiose, largest and most magnificent structure in Central Asia.

mosque is located on the south of Afrasiab fort. The area of the Mosque is 30 x 16 m. It stands on a natural elevation where a steep stairs leads. The mosque consists of aivan and khanaka. The mosque’s aivan (an indoor canopy standing on the columns) is richly decorated with ornaments.

there is one of the most mysterious and unique architectural monuments of Samarkand, Shakhi Zinda complex. It consists of rows of refine sparkling blue colors tombs. Harmoniously combined in a lively and moving composition, various mausoleums are grouped along the narrow medieval streets. Shakhi Zinda consists of eleven mausoleums, which were built one after another in 14 - 15th centuries.

Among historical monuments of Samarkand observatory takes particular place, constructed by Ulugbek in 1428-1429 on one of the hills on height, at the bottom of Chupanata altitude. Observatory was unique construction for its time.The basis of observatory was giant goniometer vertical circle), radius of circle was equal 40,212 meters, and the length of arc was 63 meters. The main instrument-sextant was oriented with amazing exactness by line of meridian from south to north.

One of the most ancient legends is associated with the name of the Old Testament prophet Daniel. As it is known from biblical sources, Daniel, or, as it is customary to call Christians, Daniel, and Muslims - Khoja Daniyar, was a descendant of King Solomon and lived in the 5th-4th centuries BC in Jerusalem. God gave him the ability to prophesy.

Architectual ensemble Lyabi-Khauz is formed with three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi in the west and in the east. From the south the square was closed with Trade Street. The center of old Bukhara large ensemble became a reservoir.

Ulugbek Madrasah was found in 1417, as the inscription on the bronze plate of door runs says.

Opposite Ulugbek Madrasah there is Abdullazizkhan Madrasah. Abdullazizkhan built it in 1651 – 1652 and it is the last large Madrasah in Bukhara. The building is typical by composition, with four-ayvans yard, but with unordinary divergent fan of hudj groups after side ayvans and cupola buildings on the central axis.

The Kalyan Minaret: history of the city symbols

Construction of the Miri-Arab madrasah dates back to the 16th century and is related to the sheikh Abdallah Yamani (from Yemen), the spiritual pir (guide) of sheybanids.

Of the numerous country palaces of Bukhara rulers there survived the best of them: Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer residence of the last Bukhara emirs. The palace is located at a distance of 4 kilometres north from Bukhara

Of all the medieval buildings in Bukhara, the Samanids Mausoleum is of special interest. This world-famous architectural masterpiece was built at the close of the ninth century.

Mausoleum of Chashma-Ayub is the religious building in the heart of Bukhara. It consists of the mausoleum and a holy spring. Today it includes a Museum of Water. The mausoleum was built by the order of Karakhanid rulers in the 12th century.

It is located on the opposite site of Ark - the Emir's fortress. The complex consists of the reservoir, Friday mosque and minaret.

Ark-Citadel is a residence of Bukhara khans. According to the last excavations, it was determined the citadel was on this place from 4 century BC.

Without a shadow of doubt, Kokand's most impressive sight is the Khudyar Khan Palace - one of the most glittering royal residences in central Asia and a structure that would make fairytale princesses jump up and down for joy.

of a well-known ceramic master Rustam Usmanov whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions. Enjoy a pottery workshop and have a look at ceramic collection in a small museum.

you will see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns.

The Andijan museum of Babur has full collection of Babur works, as well as articles about the life of Baburids.