Tour 4 “Tashkent as the Cultural and Social Center of Uzbekistan”
The purpose of this tour is to acquaint
the participants with the cultural past and present social life of Uzbek
people.
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In the center of the Theater Square
there is the State Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alisher Navoi. The
appearance of the building is based on classical Asian national style. |
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Monument
of Courage was
erected in April 1976 and dedicated to the courage of those who withstood the
disastrous earthquake of 1966. A bronze sculpture depicts a man protecting
his family symbolizing the courage of Uzbek people. |
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Complex of Hazrati Imam is one of the ancient religious squares of the city. There are
several monuments in the square: Mausoleum of Kaffal-Shashi and Madrasah of
“Barak-khan”(XVI c.), Mosque “Namazgoh” (XVIII-XIX cc.), the “Tilla Sheikh”
mosque (XIX c.), and the Museum of the Holy Koran (2007). |
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Alayskiy
Bazaar (Oriental Market place). The history of Alayskiy Bazaar is connected with the time when the
Great Silk Road passed through the territory
of Central Asia.
The name “Alayskiy” descended from the name of the mountain “Oloy”. In
XII-XIX centuries the suburbs of Oloy mountain were famous as a convenient
place for trade. The objects of trade were mainly spices, pottery, silk,
vegetables and fruit. |
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Morning tour itinerary: from 08:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (May 4)
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08:30 |
Pick up at
Uzexpocentre |
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08:40 – 09:00 |
Theater square of Alisher
Navoi Opera & Ballet Theater |
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09:10 – 09:30 |
Monument of Courage |
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09:40 – 10:40 |
Khazrati Imam square, Madrasah
& Mosque |
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10:50 – 11:50 |
Alayskiy Bazaar (Oriental
Market place) |
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12:00 |
Return travel to
Uzexpocentre |
Duration of the tour: 3.30
hrs.
Afternoon tour itinerary: from 13:30 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. (May 1, May 2, May 3)
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13:30 |
Pick up at
Uzexpocentre |
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13:40 – 14:00 |
Theater square of Alisher
Navoi Opera & Ballet Theater |
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14:10 – 14:30 |
Monument of Courage |
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14:40 – 15:40 |
Khazrati Imam square, Madrasah
& Mosque |
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15:50 – 16:50 |
Alayskiy Bazaar (Oriental
Market place) |
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17:00 |
Return travel to
Uzexpocentre |
Duration of the
tour: 3.30 hrs.
Registration
