Uzbekistan unites rich traditions with a bold vision
and limitless potential for the future
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OUR LIVING HERITAGE
Uzbekistan is a cradle of civilisations, where antique locations like Samarkand, Bukhara,
Khiva continue to shape global culture. The country is revitalising and reimagining its
heritage, from Silk Road monuments to UNESCO-listed monuments and sites.
Subjected to extreme climatic conditions, this area boasts exceptionally diverse biodiversity.
The walled inner town of Khiva retains more than 50 historic monuments and 250 old houses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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A former capital of Uzbekistan and a major trading hub on the Silk Road, Bukhara has been hosting its first-ever Art Biennial since September 2025.
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UZBEKISTAN TODAY
Uzbekistan is developing into Central Asia’s most vibrant hub for culture, creativity and sustainable development. Driven by its young and dynamic population, the country is scaling its green economy by tripling renewable investment and driving connectivity through smart deployment of technology.
Uzbekistan is a cradle of civilisations, where antique locations like Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva continue to shape global culture. The country is revitalising and reimagining its heritage, from Silk Road monuments to UNESCO-listed monuments and sites.
Alongside its neighbours Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan contributes to exporting surplus green energy to Europe.
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Over 60% of Uzbekistan’s population is under the age of 35, driving innovation and reform across the country.
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Uzbekistan is emerging on the global stage by hosting events such as the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup and Jennifer Lopez’s concert in Tashkent in August 2025
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OUR VISION
With a progressive vision and limitless potential, Uzbekistan is flourishing as a nexus for investment, technology, trade, tourism and sustainability. Coupled with dramatic economic transformation, Uzbekistan is becoming a leading destination for prestigious forums, inspiring global dialogue, diplomacy and creative exchange.
The hosting of the 2025 General Conference is a clear signal that Uzbekistan is committed to multilateralism, and to UNESCO’s values and principles.
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The country is on a path to digitising 70% of its services and creating eight home-grown “unicorns” by 2030.
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With 30 tourist clusters and 175 mahallas to boost cultural tourism, Uzbekistan is aiming to attract 15 million foreign tourists by 2030.
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WORTH THE JOURNEY
We hand–picked our favourite locations in Samarkand for you, but there is much more to discover in the whole country.
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Ulugh Beg Observatory
Built in the 1420s by the world-renowned astronomer Ulugh Beg, the observatory is the last of its kind from the medieval Islamic period
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Bibi Khanym Mosque
A masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance, it reflects the grandiose beauty of Islamic art
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Shaki Zinda mausoleum
A 15th-century necropolis, it is one of the most mysterious and exceptionally well-preserved architectural monuments in Samarkand
