Begin your journey at the newly opened Islamic Civilization Center, a monumental landmark of the “Third Renaissance.” Skip the line and head into the magnificent Quran Hall, the spiritual heart of the center. Stand in the presence of the 7th-century Samarkand Kufic Quran, one of the oldest surviving manuscripts in the world, preserved in a climate-controlled sanctuary.
Explore interactive AI-driven galleries where avatars of legendary scholars like Al-Khwarizmi and Ibn Sina “come to life” to share their discoveries in mathematics and medicine. Admire the four grand portals, each designed to reflect the architectural traditions of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent.
After nourishing your mind, treat your palate to a sit-down meal at one of Tashkent’s premier traditional eateries. Enjoy a selection of green or black tea served in traditional ceramic pialas, accompanied by local sweets and refreshing seasonal fruit juices or mineral water.
