THEUzbekistan it is a country in which only 10% of the land is exploited by man: the rest is covered by Kizilkum, one of the largest deserts in Asia. Orographically speaking, to the east it is dominated by majestic mountains, and the territory is divided by two important rivers, Amu Darya and Syr Darya. The banks of Mare D'Aral, which retreated inland for a length of about 60-80 kilometers, have formed another desert, but of an artificial type; The Aral Sea was once the fourth largest in the world.
The capital Tashkent it is the first unmissable destination for those who decide to visit Uzbekistan. Although part of its city area was almost destroyed by a strong earthquake in the 60s and therefore does not have a large amount of attractions, it always remains very chaotic and crowded. Every day the immensity is present Chorsu Bazaar, a characteristic market suitable for purchases of all kinds, near the Mistress of Kukeldash, the largest in the city. Furthermore, the country's major museums are located in Tashkent.
A Samarkand, a historic city located halfway between Asia and Europe on the silk route, you will be fascinated by the splendid architecture and the scent of spices coming from the various markets and from every corner of the city. The unmissable places to visit are definitely the Grand Bazaar, the Shahi-Zinda, the Registan, the Bibi Khanym Mosque and the Tamerlane Mausoleum, which contains the relics of the emperor and some of his successors.
A must-see stop on your trip is the city of Khiva, pearl of western Uzbekistan. This historic town seems to have stopped in time and makes it possible for tourists to see what a city like Khiva might have looked like thousands of years ago in the eyes of passers-by. The historic part of the city, Ichon-The Cave, is surrounded by high and imposing walls, in which in addition to the palace of Tosh-Khovli you can visit the main mosques and madressas of Khiva.
Last destination, but not least, is the ancient city of Bukhara, located on the silk road like Samarkand and for this reason easily reachable from it. The most interesting places it contains within it are the very crowded ones Covered market; The Labi-Hauz, starting point from which to begin the visit of the Madressas, including that of Ulughbek, grandson of Tamerlane; The Minareto di Kalan, undoubtedly the most important place in the city. Also not to be missed are the Ark Residence and the Moschea Kalan.
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