Discovering Uzbekistan

This is a beautifully illustrated guidebook, a fascinating story about history and modernity, monuments that have become the heritage of world culture, nature and amazing people, and the unique multicolored nature of Uzbekistan. The book consists of 6 chapters dedicated to ancient cities and regions of Uzbekistan and their surroundings: Tashkent; Samarkand; Bukhara; Khorezm and Karakalpak Region; Surxondaryo and Qashqadaryo; Fergana Valley. Each chapter opens with an essay where the author introduces the reader to the fascinating history of the region and its peculiarities. Each chapter tells several stories of the region’s best artisans, chefs, restaurant owners, and artists. The book also provides the most up-to-date information about museums and craft workshops, designer stores and markets, as well as hotels to stay in, restaurants and teahouses to visit, food and wine to try.