Tashkent, one of the oldest and the most beautiful cities in the
World, is a capital of Uzbekistan. The city is situated in southeastern
part of the country, at 440-480 meters over the sea level.
During its 2200 years history Tashkent was a significant
cultural, religious and trade center. From the little settlement it
turned into one of the largest cities in Central Asia. As an
important trading center on the Great Silk Road, Tashkent was
a bridge between different civilizations and cultures.