Useful Links
Official website of the President of Uzbekistan
The Governmental portal of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade of the
Republic of Uzbekistan
"Dunyo" Information Agency
Citizens of 76 countries will be able to get an electronic visa to Uzbekistan (List)
Uzbekistan announces visa waiver for citizens of 45 countries (List)
Architectural Monuments and Buildings
The architecture of Uzbekistan is a stunning surprise for travelers. Majestic palaces, minarets, mosques and madrasahs - for many centuries our country has been famous for its stunning buildings, the history of which goes back centuries.
The most famous cities with masterpieces of architectural architecture - Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, Termez and Kokand attract art connoisseurs from all over the world. Their history begins from the time of Alexander the Great and combines all the elements of different architectural styles of the ancient East.
Some monuments, found in various regions of Uzbekistan belong to the Stone and Bronze Ages. The flourishing of architectural creativity here falls on the Middle Ages, when Uzbekistan was the center of the Great Silk Road. Since the 14th century, world-famous architectural monuments have been built on this land - Registan Square, the Shakhi-Zinda complex, the Bibi-Khanym mosque and the Gur-Emir mausoleum in Samarkand, the Ak-Sairai palace in Shakhrisabz, the Kalyan and Lyabi Hauz ensemble in Bukhara, minarets and a madrasah in Khiva. And this is only a small part of the stunning sights of this amazing country, having been in which, you will certainly want to return again.
Gorgeous, colorful mosaics, religious symbols and abstract geometric patterns are considered the hallmark of Uzbekistan.