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Tashkent - Uzbekistan
Tashkent today is a city showcasing the perfect blend of Islamic and Western/Soviet culture. Having a population of approximately 2 million, it has a large ethnic Russian minority. Located in one of the most developed places in Uzbekistan, the city of Tashkent is the main economic and cultural center of Central Asia. It has some beautiful architectural structures which are sights not to be missed by tourists. With its rich heritage it is no wonder that this city has lots of museums, buildings and monuments from the Soviet era.
The city’s industry is involved with manufacturing textile and agricultural...Read More

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Hotels In Tashkent

Traditionally styled and visually impressive hotel.
Address: 56, Buyuk...
Markaziy Hotel was opened in 1999 by Sheraton and was run by them until a few years ago, when they...
Location: Amir Temur St. About 2km from the city center just opposite...
A luxury hotel for people on business trips. Wireless internet connection is available. Rates...
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Masjid Information

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Halal Restaurants

In Muslim countries the food served in most restaurants is Halal so we are not listing halal restaurants here.

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    Tashkent - Uzbekistan

    Tashkent History
    Know as ‘Chach’ in the pre-Islamic era, it started out as an Oasis on the Chirchik River. Only after the 16th century, the name slowly evolved in Tashkand. In1865, it became the new capital of Russian Turkistan.
    After the fall of the Russian Empire in 1917, the Uzbeks started taking control of the government and establishing it. On the 26th of April, 1966, an earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter scale destroyed the city, leaving more than 300,000 homeless.
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    Grand Mir Hotel
    A luxury hotel for people on business trips. Wireless internet connection is available. Rates...    		 Dedeman Silk Road Hotel
    A new hotel in the city centre with free Internet connection provided in rooms. Rack rates from...
    Markaziy Hotel
    Markaziy Hotel was opened in 1999 by Sheraton and was run by them until a few years ago, when they...    		 Tashkent Palace Hotel
    Traditionally styled and visually impressive hotel.
    Address: 56, Buyuk...
    Le Grande Plaza Hotel
    Formerly BUMI. Single/double US$150/200. Executive floor with lounge, outdoor pool, South Indian...    		 Radisson SAS
    Location: Amir Temur St. About 2km from the city center just opposite...
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    Human House
    The shopping destination features huge quantiesy of the most beautiful carpets, caps, drapes and...    		 Tezykovka
    Tezykovka  is the most popular flea market in the city and sells almost everything you can think...
    Turkuaz Hypermart
    Turkuaz Hypermart is the largest hypermarket located in the heart of Tashkent. Western style...    		 Chorsu (Eski Juva) Bazaar
    Eski Juva bazaar is the biggest and oldest bazaar in Central Asia, and has been in the same place...
    Souvenir Shopping
    There are souvenir shops in the Grand Mir, Intercontinental, Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent, Tashkent...    		 Abdulkasym Madrassah
    Abdulkasym Madrassah: lacquer paintings with oriental motives
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    Navruz
    Navruz is a national holiday celebrated all over Uzbekistan including Tashkent. It is the...    		 Independence Day
    Independence Day is celebrated on the 1st of September and marks the gaining of freedom from the...
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    Al Delfin
    Al Delfin: has sheesha an great Arabic food.     		Amfora Greek Rastaurant
    Cuisine: Greek Cuisine.
    Location: Near junction of...
    Ariston
    Excellent food and cabaret entertainment, Family restaurant.
    Location:...    		 Ariston Park
    One of a few good places to eat in Boghi Eram Recreation Park
    Caravan
    It has live music and an art gallery. It can get pretty crowded so reservations are recommended....    		 La Riva
    It is a college student hangout as students stop by throughout the day. Right next to Salvador Dali...
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    Fast Facts
    -Location: Located in the Tashkent Province in Uzbekistan
    -Dialing code: 009871-X
    -Emergency numbers: The emergency number for police, fire, and medical services is 103.
    -Population: Approximately 2.2 Million
    -Languages: Uzbek, Russian.
    -Time zone: UTC/GMT +5 hours
    -Average January temperatures: High→ 5.8ºC (42.4ºF)        Low→ -3.1ºC (26.4ºF)
    -Average July temperatures: High→ 35.7ºC (96.3ºF)        Low→ 19.4ºC (66.9ºF)
    -Annual rainfall: 418.8mm (16.488 inches)
     
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    When To Go

    When to go
    The best time to visit Tashkent is from April or mid March till early June (spring) and in between September and November (autumn) as the weather is pleasant. Tashkent has extremely severe winters. ...

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    What to do with Children in Tow
    •    Aqua Park Pool and Recreational Area is a good way to relax with kids ...

    Health & Safety

    Health and Safety
    Tashkent is a safe place but like in any other country, visitors should take care of their belongings and always travel with caution. In ...

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