ITALIANS ACQUAINTED WITH THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE OF UZBEKISTAN

Our country has been represented at the XVIII Mediterranean exhibition on archaeological tourism organized in the Italian city of Paestum under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Italy, UNESCO, the World Tourism Organization.

The event was attended by representatives of local and foreign travel agencies, educational institutions Tourism and Archaeology, the media from more than 20 countries. The exhibition was visited by over 10 thousand guests who got acquainted with nearly 100 pavilions and stands, as well as participated in 50 conferences and meetings held within the framework the exhibition.

Uzbek Embassy in Italy has been issued a separate stand of exhibits, which consisted of handouts and contained information about the development of the tourism industry of the republic, as well as craftsmen products.

During the fair visitors also got acquainted with detailed information about the rich spiritual and cultural heritage, natural and climatic conditions of the country, as well as the unique historical attractions.

Visitors of the exhibition and specialists in this field have noted that Uzbekistan, which has a huge tourist potential, is increasingly attracting attention and the country is of great interest to Italian tour operators. Annual growth of tourist traffic sent from Italy to Uzbekistan is proof of that.

In the course of the event organizers spread information about the structure and dynamics of the growth in the number of foreign tourists coming to Uzbekistan as well as the adoption of a simplified visa procedure and the establishment of other convenient conditions for foreign guests.

The exposition also allowed to significantly expand the knowledge about the history and today’s life of our republic, to evaluate the work of conservation and restoration of unique sites that are the heritage of the world civilization.

One of the participants of the exhibition - guest from Azerbaijan shared her impressions:

— I recently visited Uzbekistan to participate in the tourism exhibition which held in Tashkent. I came back very impressed. It must be noted that the cities of your republic as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva - like oriental tale. The rich history and culture of Uzbekistan - this is the legacy that it is important to save for our future generations. And the fact that Uzbekistan has made a priority the preservation of this wealth to descendants, is making me glad. I take this opportunity to wish your country further prosperity and well-being!

Jahon Information Agency, Rome