Largest cities of Uzbekistan

Samarkand

The national spirit has been preserved in this ancient city. Ancient architectural buildings, spiritual values, cultural objects are of interest to tourists from all over the world. Among the majestic and holy places are the Registan square with many architectural monuments, the Shakhi-Zinda mausoleum, the Bibi-Khanum mosque with rich decoration, the mausoleum of St. Daniel, near which there is a healing spring.

Population - 540,000 people (2019).

Andijan

Located in the Fergana Valley among picturesque landscapes. Its age is over 2000 years. Tourists are interested in the grandiose Jami Mosque with 26 arched spans on the main facade. A few kilometers from the city there are holy places - the ancient settlement of Mingtepa and the Teshik-Tash rock. The local history museum of the city contains about 65,000 archaeological exhibits.
Population - 425,500 people (2017).

Fergana

One of the youngest cities in the country - founded in 1876. Most of the houses in the city look modest, without architectural delights. Some houses are decorated with national ornaments. Of the buildings of the 19th century, the building of the Military Assembly, the House of the Military Governor and the Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky are of interest. The city is interesting for its beautiful landscapes; it is considered the greenest city in the country.
Population - 380 800 people (2018).

Nukus

The city is surrounded by deserts - it has a hot climate with frequent sandstorms. Despite the difficult environmental conditions, human settlements in these places were still in ancient times. Now the city is an administrative center, in which the national flavor has been preserved - oriental bazaars, camel rides in the desert. The ancient necropolis of Mizdahkan is interesting in the vicinity of the city.
Population - 316 300 people (2019).

Bukhara

An ancient city that preserves centuries-old traditions. It houses a large number of Islamic religious buildings - mausoleums, mosques, tombs of saints. Thousands of tourists come here, they are attracted by the architectural skill of ancient architects. The symbol of the city is the Kalyan minaret, founded in the 12th century. The monumental ensemble Lyabi-Hauz is located in the center of the city.
Population - 272,500 people (2014).

Karshi

Located in an interesting natural area - in an oasis between mountains and steppe. There are several national reserves near the city. The age of the city is about 2700 years. Nowadays it is a modern city with monuments of ancient architecture. Many of them are the national treasure of Uzbekistan. Among the ancient ruins, the Yerkurgan settlement with centuries-old buildings stands out.

Population - 260,000 people (2019).

Kokand

The name of the city translates as "beautiful place". It is surrounded by cotton fields, vineyards, vegetable plantations. Among the ancient buildings, the palace of Khudoyar Khan and the Dakhma-i-Shakhan complex stand out for their luxury. The expositions of the Mukimi Museum are dedicated to the work of the great poet. The workshops sell handmade goods - ceramics, bowls, figurines, boxes and jewelry.
Population - 251 700 people (2019).

Navoi

The construction of the city began only in 1958. The name of the city was given in honor of the poet and statesman Alisher Navoi. In ancient times, on the site of this young city, there were settlements of ancient Sakas and Khorezmians. Traces of ancient tribes' habitation were found in large numbers in the Sarmysh gorge. The so-called "art gallery of petroglyphs" has about 4,000 copies.
Population - 220,000 (2019).