Forgotten palaces, unusual houses, and flea markets — Tashkent is full of hidden, unique places that will surprise not only tourists but also residents.
The “Zhemchug” House
An architectural symbol of seismic modernism in Tashkent. A unique monolithic building constructed in 1985, where every three floors have a platform for residents to relax. The architecture of the building consists of two semi-circular sections, and on the fifth floor, there are inner courtyards with a height of 10 meters. This unique structure turned the house into a true museum, attracting the attention of both tourists and locals.
Ming-Urik
This is a real city-museum — the archaeological beginning of Tashkent. It is believed that the capital of Uzbekistan originated from this citadel of the 1st century AD. Only ruins remain from the ancient city and the palace of rulers, which will be interesting to visit for all history lovers.
Khast-Imam Complex
An ancient religious center of Tashkent with mosques, and a rich library of Eastern manuscripts, among which is one of the oldest Quranic manuscripts. The place attracts with its beauty and the atmosphere of an Eastern fairytale.
Yangiabad Bazaar
One of the largest flea markets in the post-Soviet space. You should go here not only for rare goods and antiques but also for the special color and charm of the Eastern bazaar.
Pumpkin House-Museum
The museum opened about 15 years ago, founded by a married couple: mathematician Bakhtier Pulatov and physics teacher Dildora Pulatova. At first, they grew decorative pumpkins, then began to decorate them and share their creativity — that’s how one of the most unusual museums in Tashkent appeared.