10 pictures that will make you want to visit Uzbekistan now

Often heard referred to as 'one of the 'Stans', Uzbekistan might fly under the radar as far as western tourism is concerned, but that's not to say it's not well worth a visit. With landscapes dominated by snowcapped mountains, towns housing splendid Islamic architecture and a history spanning Silk Road empires, Soviet rule and modern-day independence, Uzbekistan is a truly enchanting destination in its own right.

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Registan Square at twilight with three madrassahs in Samarkand

Clothing market stall on the streets of Bukhara

Itchan Kala, the inner walled town of Khiva

Bright hand-painted decorative plates for sale at Bukhara Bazaar

Courtyard of a medieval caravanserai in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Poi Kalyan complex at sunset, Bukhara

Carpets and silk scarves for sale in Khiva

Medieval Kukeldash Madrassah, Tashkent

Minor mosque, Tashkent

Khazrati Imam, Tashkent

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