"WORLD OF NEWS" ABOUT TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES OF UZBEKISTAN
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The Russian newspaper "World of news" (Mir novostey) published an article "Trip to Uzbekistan: lifetime memory?", in which the authors Evgeniy Viharev and Andrey Knyazev share their impressions on the trip to the historic cities of our country.
For those who want to get acquainted with the national colors of Uzbekistan, "World News" offers to go to the famous bazaars, located in the city of Tashkent. In particular, an example of Alay bazaar, where a large abundance of fruits and vegetables, spices, fragrant aroma, a considerable choice of meat, fresh fish, milk and dairy products and, of course, a sea of flowers.
— In general, in the territory of the bazaar you will find thousands of stalls for the convenience of trade. Here you will always be served carefully, and will leave in a good mood and excellent shopping.
But for souvenirs is better to go to the Chorsu market, located in the old part of the city. Here are selling hand-embroidered costumes, household items, painted crockery. If so, and take something, the scarves and bags. Fabrics here are of excellent quality, - the publication says.
The publication reported that in Tashkent, cafes and restaurants traditional Uzbek food in large quantities everywhere. They can feel like a full-fledged resident of east fairy tale.
Next, the authors draw the reader’s attention to the attractions of the oldest cities’ fans look at the features, not to pass Samarkand and Bukhara. The architectural richness of their immensely. Tashkent street connects Samarkand Registan Square complex with Bibi Khanum, which appears dominant grand Mosque of Amir Temur.
They also recommend not to miss the opportunity to look into the tomb of the Gur-Emir. The family tomb of Amir Temur and successors of his empire served as a prototype for the famous monuments - such as the mausoleum of Humayun in Delhi and Taj Mahal in Agra. Design of the tomb includes colors sacred to Muslims - gold and blue, their combination produces no incomparable glow effect.
The article also noted that Bukhara by the number of values is not inferior to Samarkand. Since ancient times preserved in Bukhara not only majestic madrassas formidable fortress and towering minarets, but also intended for purely practical purposes, commercial pavilions. The density of historic buildings here is very high - can be a quarter of an hour to go on the street and will not meet any of today.
The most famous architectural complex of Bukhara is Poi-Kalon that means "foot of the great" - Kalyan minaret, Kalyan mosque and Miri Arab madrassah.
At the end of the article the authors emphasize that "the Ark Fortress deserves special mention - massive fortification, which until the beginning of XX century served as the residence of Bukhara rulers. Now numerous museums are located here.
Information Agency Jahon, Moscow