Tashkent Metro – An Underground Masterpiece

The Tashkent Metro isn’t just a way to get around the city—it’s an attraction in itself. Opened in 1977, it was the first metro system in Central Asia and was originally designed to double as a bomb shelter during the Soviet era. That’s why it’s built deep underground, with solid, reinforced structures.

What truly sets the Tashkent Metro apart is its beauty. Each station is uniquely designed and decorated with stunning mosaics, chandeliers, marble columns, and traditional Uzbek motifs. It feels more like walking through an underground museum than a subway system.

Don’t miss these standout stations:

Kosmonavtlar – A space-themed station honoring Soviet cosmonauts, with blue lighting and portraits of Yuri Gagarin and Valentina Tereshkova.
Alisher Navoi – Richly decorated with Persian-style mosaics and named after a legendary Uzbek poet.
Pakhtakor – Inspired by Uzbekistan’s cotton industry, with white marble and floral designs.
Tashkent – The central station, elegantly designed with traditional ornamentation and large columns.
Mustaqillik Maydoni – A spacious, grand station located near Independence Square, with beautiful marble reliefs.

The metro is safe, affordable, and incredibly photogenic—definitely worth riding even if you don’t need to!

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