Places worth the detour in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has 128 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 12 kinds — the biggest group is churches, temples, monasteries & shrines (34). The best known is Aral Sea. 100 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Uzbekistan 34
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Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Sacred sites · 15th century · Renowned
Historical mosque in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Monuments & statues in Uzbekistan 32
Museums & galleries in Uzbekistan 15
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Nukus Museum of Art
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Notable
Museum in Nukus, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan
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Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Notable
History museum, Historic site in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
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State Art Museum of Uzbekistan
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Notable
Art museum, Uzbek art, Western art, Russian art in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan
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State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
Museums & galleries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Tashkent
Ancient & archaeological sites in Uzbekistan 14
Castles, palaces & forts in Uzbekistan 11
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Palace of Grand Duke Nikolai Konstantinovich Romanov, Tashkent
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
Building in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Uzbekistan 8
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Chatkal biosphere reserve
Natural wonders · 20th century · Hidden gem
UNESCO biosphere Reserve in Uzbekistan
Bridges & aqueducts in Uzbekistan 4
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Itchan Kala north gate
Great structures · Hidden gem
Northern gate of the Khiva citadel in Itchan Kala, Uzbekistan
Towers & lighthouses in Uzbekistan 3
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Kalyan Minaret
Towers & lighthouses · 12th century · Notable
Minaret in Bukhara, Uzbekistan; the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127
