Uzbekistan is a country in Central Asia that was once part of the Soviet Union. It is known for its mosques, mausoleums, and structures built along the Great Silk Road - an ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean. The city of Samarkand, which was an important stop on this route, gained worldwide fame thanks to the Registan Square, which is surrounded by three ornately decorated madrasas (Muslim educational institutions) built in the 15th and 17th centuries.

Uzbekistan

Excursions and Tours in Uzbekistan

Samarkand is a city in Uzbekistan famous for its mosques and mausoleums. The Great Silk Road ran through Samarkand - a trade road that connected China with the countries of the Mediterranean. The most important sights: Registan Square with three madrasas of the 15th and 17th centuries, richly decorated with majolica, and the Gur-Emir mausoleum - the majestic tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), the founder of the Timurid empire.

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