Where history meets the present, the statue of Amir Temur stands proudly next to one of Tashkent’s most prominent landmarks, Hotel Uzbekistan.

This building is one of the best-known examples of brutalism in Central Asia, with its imposing architecture symbolizing the ambitious spirit of the Soviet era. Visitors to this area can feel the pulse of Tashkent’s dynamic blend of historical reverence and contemporary development.

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Credits: Matic Pavlin (@matic_pavlin, Slovenia)