“The region’s cradle of culture for more than two millennia, Uzbekistan is the proud home to a spellbinding arsenal of architecture and ancient cities, all deeply infused with the bloody, fascinating history of the Silk Road. In terms of sights alone, Uzbekistan is Central Asia's biggest draw and most impressive showstopper” (introduction from Lonely Planet). Explore the glorious of Great Silk Road: Khiva –the most romantic city, museum under the open sky, taken out of "1,001 Arabian Nights" (UNESCO); Bukhara – admire the best examples of Islamic architecture (UNESCO); Samarkand –leading city of the East at the time of Tamerlane (UNESCO). Shakhrisabz–the birthplace of Tamerlane, now homeland of gorgeous historical monuments. Tashkent – the capital of Uzbekistan, the city which attracts by its modern buildings and unusual underground stations, browse bustling bazaar “Chorsu”.