Our one-day tour of the monuments of Soviet architectural modernism in Tashkent takes you back to the 1970s and 1980s, a period when the city was being rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1966. During the tour, you'll explore several landmarks and hidden places that became architectural symbols of the era. If you have an interest in 20th-century design or Soviet construction ideas, this Tashkent tour will leave you with many vivid impressions.
Tour itinerary:
Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel to begin this fascinating one-day tour of Soviet architectural modernism in Tashkent.
The first stop is the Tashkent Television Tower, the tallest building in Central Asia at 375 metres. Built between 1979 and 1985, it remains an architectural marvel of the era.
Next, you'll stop at the “Courage” Monument, which commemorates the aftermath of the 1966 earthquake that destroyed half the city and marked the beginning of Tashkent's massive reconstruction.
The tour continues to the Chorsu Bazaar, with its impressive dome -built in 1980 - a hallmark of Soviet modernism and still one of the city's busiest markets. Nearby you'll see the silhouette of the Chorsu Hotel, built between 1980 and 1985. Although incomplete due to structural defects, the building still awaits reconstruction.
The next stop is the Peoples’ Friendship Palace. Completed in 1980, this concert hall reflects Soviet modernism with its square design and intricate decorations. Next to the palace, you'll enter the Tashkent Metro - a landmark in itself - and travel to the Mustaqillik Maidoni (Independence Square) station. This metro line was built between 1971 and 1980.
Nearby is the History Museum of Uzbekistan, built in 1970. The building's cubic design features concrete slabs that form geometric patterns inspired by Uzbek motifs. Next to the museum is another relic of the era - the 16-storey Shark Publishing House, completed in the 1970s.
The tour continues to the Pearl apartment block, an experimental 16-storey monolithic building completed in 1985. With 120 apartments and five courtyards, each rising 10 metres every three storeys, this unique structure is an example of innovative Soviet design.
The final stop is the Hotel Uzbekistan, a 17-storey landmark opened in 1974 in the heart of Tashkent. If possible, head to the top floor for a panoramic view of the city.
After a busy day, you'll return to your hotel, ending your Soviet Architecture tour in Tashkent.
Duration of the tour: 6 hours
Price includes:
- Guided excursion service;
- Entrance tickets to excursion objects;
- Transport during the excursion.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Tour Request
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
Soviet Architecture tour in Tashkent Reviews
No tour reviews have been posted yet.
