The most intrigue part of Tashkent is an old town near Iski-juva Bazaar, a large market place that sells everything from cooked food to clothing. The entrance of the bazaar is the Khast-Imam Complex. Its centerpiece is the Barakhan Madrasah, a magnificent monument from the 16th century and the Al-Bukhari Islamic Institute - a training center for the Moslem clergy. Architectural ensembles from the 15th and 16th centuries - the Shakh Khavendi Takhur and Yunus-khan Mausoleums, Kaffal Shashi, Barak-khon and Kukal-dash Madrassahs, Jami and Cholpan Ata Mosques will fascinate you with their beauty.

After a devastating earthquake in 1966, a new Tashkent emerged with beautiful shady parks, squares, fountains, concert and exhibition halls. A charming mixture of the old and the new, Tashkent becomes a main gates to Central Asia.