Independence Square
Independence Square, which is located in the center of the capital, is considered not just a landmark of Tashkent but also a kind of symbol. Public holiday concerts, folk festivals, and military parades are held here.
In 1865, Tashkent was joined to Russia. The city administration decided to build a new part of the city along the Anchor channel. Construction of the city was carried out according to a special plan. On the left bank of the Anchor was the residence of Turkestan's Governor-General, with a garden.
In 1865, Tashkent was joined to Russia. The city administration decided to build a new part of the city along the Anchor channel. Construction of the city was carried out according to a special plan. On the left bank of the Anchor was the residence of Turkestan's Governor-General, with a garden.
Square with a garden called "Cathedral", because in front of the square was built the Transfiguration Cathedral (military). However, in the early 30s, the cathedral was destroyed and the square was renamed "Red Square" in Tashkent.
According to the plan of General, after it was built, the Council of People's Commissars of the Uzbek SSR and the CEC of the Soviets decided to create a monument to Lenin, which, of course, in turn, with the further reconstruction, became the new name of the square. In 1956, it was renamed again to Lenin Square. At that time, the construction of fountains and development of the square began.
In 1966, after the famous and terrible earthquake in Tashkent, the square was reconstructed. This reconstruction was finished in 1974.
Upon the declaration of independence in 1991, Lenin Square was re-named Mustakillik Maydoni Square. Mustakillik Maydoni, meaning "Independence Square", means "Translation from Uzbek into Russian".
The monument to Lenin was dismantled and replaced by an Independence Monument of Uzbekistan in the form of a globe.
Today, the square area is almost 12 ha. The combination of green alleys and fountains makes it the perfect place for a relaxing walk.
The alleys with green zones and beautiful fountains on both sides stretch from the colonnade to the Independence Monument. Even in the hot season, here you can find a cool, shady place and enjoy the singing of birds, or you can find a cozy hotel in the center of Tashkent, the capital.
Strolling through the alleys, you get to the Monument of Independence. The monument, as was mentioned above, was decided to be a globe of the granite obelisk. On a globe, outlined Uzbekistan’s borders. Moreover, it marks the sovereignty of the young state.
Under the monument, there is a "Happy Mother" monument. It is a figure of a woman holding a baby in her arms – a symbol of Motherland.
The government buildings and administrative institutions (Senate building and building of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan) are located on the territory of Independence Square.
It is impossible not to mention the famous Alley of Fame to commemorate those who were killed in the Second World War. It is surrounded by galleries of 14 stelae (which symbolize the regions of Uzbekistan). In addition, you can look through the Book of Memory with golden letters spelling out the names of fallen soldiers. There are more than a million names in the Book of Memory. Passing by the Alley of Fame and Memory, you come to the monument of the Sorrowful Mother and the Eternal Flame.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Tashkent.
According to the plan of General, after it was built, the Council of People's Commissars of the Uzbek SSR and the CEC of the Soviets decided to create a monument to Lenin, which, of course, in turn, with the further reconstruction, became the new name of the square. In 1956, it was renamed again to Lenin Square. At that time, the construction of fountains and development of the square began.
In 1966, after the famous and terrible earthquake in Tashkent, the square was reconstructed. This reconstruction was finished in 1974.
Upon the declaration of independence in 1991, Lenin Square was re-named Mustakillik Maydoni Square. Mustakillik Maydoni, meaning "Independence Square", means "Translation from Uzbek into Russian".
The monument to Lenin was dismantled and replaced by an Independence Monument of Uzbekistan in the form of a globe.
Today, the square area is almost 12 ha. The combination of green alleys and fountains makes it the perfect place for a relaxing walk.
The alleys with green zones and beautiful fountains on both sides stretch from the colonnade to the Independence Monument. Even in the hot season, here you can find a cool, shady place and enjoy the singing of birds, or you can find a cozy hotel in the center of Tashkent, the capital.
Strolling through the alleys, you get to the Monument of Independence. The monument, as was mentioned above, was decided to be a globe of the granite obelisk. On a globe, outlined Uzbekistan’s borders. Moreover, it marks the sovereignty of the young state.
Under the monument, there is a "Happy Mother" monument. It is a figure of a woman holding a baby in her arms – a symbol of Motherland.
The government buildings and administrative institutions (Senate building and building of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan) are located on the territory of Independence Square.
It is impossible not to mention the famous Alley of Fame to commemorate those who were killed in the Second World War. It is surrounded by galleries of 14 stelae (which symbolize the regions of Uzbekistan). In addition, you can look through the Book of Memory with golden letters spelling out the names of fallen soldiers. There are more than a million names in the Book of Memory. Passing by the Alley of Fame and Memory, you come to the monument of the Sorrowful Mother and the Eternal Flame.
Our travel agency, "Orient Mice," will be happy to provide you with transport, hotel, and professional guides who will show you not only the city, but also tell you amazing stories about the architectural monuments of Tashkent.
