
Mustaqillik Square
The main square of the country: Ezgulik arch, fountains, Senate
- How long to plan
- 1–1.5 hours
- Address
- Mustaqillik Square, Tashkent
About and highlights
Highlights
- Ezgulik Arch
- Fountains along the main alley
- Senate of Uzbekistan building
- Independence Monument
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Category
- History & Religion
- Address
- Mustaqillik Square, Tashkent
Mustaqillik Square is Tashkent’s central square and one of Uzbekistan’s main public spaces. It hosts official ceremonies and state events, while on ordinary days people come to walk and take in the architecture. The main features include the Ezgulik Arch, fountains, the Independence Monument and the Senate building. Wide pedestrian alleys make it easy to explore at a relaxed pace.
The square is located in the central part of the city, near major administrative buildings. It works well as a short stop between appointments: you can stroll through the pedestrian area, look at the architecture and take photos. Open sections heat up quickly in summer, so a morning or evening visit is more comfortable.
On the mapand nearby
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

