Tashkent

Young Darboz

During the Nowruz celebrations in Tashkent’s main parks, you can watch tightrope walkers, or darbozes. Their skills are passed down from generation to generation, with training starting at an… [...]

Wedding in Tashkent

This picture is a part of a reportage about a wedding from Cecilia Ricchi. The picture was taken in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The bride’s veil is… [...]

Hotel Uzbekistan

The facade of the Hotel Uzbekistan appears to be covered in gold under the sunset light. Hotel Uzbekistan is one of the most iconic landmarks of Tashkent and a perfect… [...]

The Look

Amidst the smoke of grilling meat, an old man take a look at the lady behind him. Is she his wife? His Daughter? A stranger? We will never know. The… [...]

Canal cruise

In any weather, kayaking or canoeing train on the Ankhor Canal in Tashkent all year round. Now in summer, groups from beginners to professional athletes can be seen in these… [...]

The Future of the Past – Urbanity in Central Asia: Tashkent and Bishkek

Around 30 participants gathered on 20 November the year before last to discuss facets of Central Asian urbanity as part of the online event “The Future of the Past –… [...]

Underground palaces

Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, was the first city in Central Asia to open a metro, back in Soviet times. The subway stations were… [...]

Tashkent under Snow

Tashkent in Uzbekistan at -11°C. Credit : Saxon Bosworth (United Kingdom) Find all of our photos of the day. You can buy some of… [...]

New Year in Tashkent

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Tashkent South Station

The entrance hall at the South Station of the Uzbek capital Tashkent, which was built just a few years ago, mixes elements of Soviet and Islamic architecture. Credit : Justine… [...]

Suburbs of Tashkent

In Uzbekistan, the suburbs of Tashkent from the television tower. Credit: Hubert-Félix Delattre (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]

Acrobatics in the rain