What to see in Uzbekistan could be answered unequivocally and precisely: everything. However, first you need to prepare the necessary documents for the trip
To understand what to see in Uzbekistan It does not take much. Just open any book and read the rich history, full of events of various kinds and certainly among the most interesting in the world. On Uzbek territory, different world cultures and religions coexist in complete peace and harmony, including Christians, Muslims, Jews, and even representatives of dharmic religions, such as Hindus and Buddhists. Furthermore, there are also people who practice pagan religions of ancient origin. To enter this country you need the appropriate visa, issued compulsorily by a diplomatic representative body located on Italian territory. You must therefore go to Rome, where you can apply for a tourist visa at the Consular Office of the General Embassy dellâUzbekistan.
The Italian citizen submitting the application must attach to the form his or her passport, valid for at least another 6 months from the date of visa request, two passport-sized photographs and a document certifying payment of the visa fee. Furthermore, foreign citizens entering the territory of Republic of Uzbekistan and remain there for a period of more than 3 days should go to one of the special offices set up by the Ministry of the Interior of Uzbekistan and ask to register their temporary stay in this State. Only then, when all the bureaucratic procedures have been completed, can we proceed to find out what to see in Uzbekistan. The country is truly very rich in cultural attractions of various kinds, which is why the trip to Uzbekistan will be truly intense. It is recommended tostart from Bukhara.
The latter is a town located west of the city of Samarkand. Many years ago it was a place where Islamic children were educated. For many years he lived there Grande Sceicco Bahautdin Nakshbandi, one of the leading figures of Sufi mysticism (a mystical current of Islam). Nowadays in the city of Bukhara there are more than 350 mosques and over 100 religious institutes. The historic center of this city is absolutely worth visiting, which houses a large building called the Ark, but which is known simply by the locals as the Palace of the Emirs of Uzbekistan. Near the large minaret, which also survived the fire in the 20s, stands the zindan, the Arab prison. Today it is a museum where the objects that the emirs used to torture the locals are displayed.
On the other side it is located the Kalyan Minaret. It is a truly impressive structure, more than 100 meters high. The inhabitants of Uzbekistan call this place with the curious name of "The Tower of Death". The name obviously has a relation to the past: people condemned to death were thrown from this tower. Leaving the city and entering the western part of the Tian-Shian area, you find the Chatkalsy Reserve. The latter is a true National Park, where you can see many places rich in natural wonders. There are various very rare animal and plant species, almost impossible to find in other corners of the planet. An example is the Bekut eagle, or the Tian-Shan grizzly bear. Although rarely, you can also meet the snow tiger here.
East of Bukkhara lies the city ââof Khiva, one of the oldest in the region. This urban center was founded around 2500 years ago and its historical attractions have been preserved better than Bukhara. The city walls, originally from the 18th century, are still standing. For a long period of time this city was transformed into a museum and only in recent years have several people come there to take up residence. Inside Khiva you must not forget to visit the Old City (Ichon-Castle). Most of Khiva's monuments are concentrated in this area, such as Tosh-Khovli, the famous residence of the local Khan. Also noteworthy are the medieval structures in the area. Then you can move to Nukus.
The latter is a large city where it takes place il Museo d'Arte di Karakalpakstan and the State Museum of Uzbekistan. Here there are jewels, archaeological artifacts and much more. Answering the question of what to see in Uzbekistan, we can mention Samarkand, a city that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The latter is the oldest city in the region. Suffice it to say that it was founded more than 5000 years ago. Its architecture has undergone various influences over the years and is still a mixture of Indian, Iranian, Mongolian, Russian and European styles. Many poets in history have defined it as a real one âRome of the Eastâ and this nickname has its own reason. Furthermore, Samarkand is located on the Silk Road, along which Eastern merchants transported fabrics to large trading centers in Europe. Inside the city there are various attractions, including Registan Square and Emir Gur, where Tamerlane, an Uzbek conqueror, is buried.
