Travel Smart travels along the fabled Silk Road, taking a look at the sights and wonders to be seen in Uzbekistan. The most visited of the central Asian republics, Uzbekistan is easy to traverse yet you're unlikely to be hit by the throngs of other tourists also checking out the country.

Uzbekistan is having a moment. Featured in prestigious lists including the New York Times’ Places to Travel in 2025, and CN Traveller’s Best Places to go in Asia, Metro‘s Alice Murphy was ahead of the curve when she explored the Silk Road country in April 2024.

Discover the best attractions to explore in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from the historic Khast Imam Complex to the bustling Chorsu Bazaar. Experience the city's unique blend of tradition and modernity as you visit stunning landmarks,

The former Soviet republic is teeming with brutalist, orientalist, modernist, futurist and neoclassical buildings — and has ambitious plans for new architectural landmarks.

Tashkent, a city where ancient mosques and madrassas meet modern innovation, is a living tribute to the enduring cultural and historical legacy of