Until a few years ago, Uzbekistan remained a fabled land closed off to curious foreigners and hopeful explorers.
But now this country, once considered the centre of the world due to its place at the heart of the Silk Road, is changing its image, welcoming visitors and inviting them to discover the beauty of Uzbekistan.
Once at the crossroads of the Western and Eastern civilisations, the landlocked country was the route through which the likes of Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan and Marco Polo travelled. Its ancient cities offer a jaw-dropping architectural experience, with its breathtaking mosques, madrassas, towers and mausoleums influenced by a unique blend of Turkish, Soviet and Uzbek
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