Tashkent / 9 photo spots
9 Instagram spots around Tashkent
Tashkent mixes tiled portals, gardens and busy bazaars. Ask before photographing people and keep police and security staff out of the frame. Dress modestly and check the rules at religious sites.
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Chorsu Bazaar
Under the blue market dome, use rows of spices and dried fruit to lead the eye through the frame. Ask vendors before photographing their stalls or anyone in the picture.
Search Google MapsKukeldash Madrasah
From the pedestrian area by the madrasah, frame the tiled entrance portal. This is an active religious school, so respect local signs and do not disturb visitors.
Search Google MapsKhast Imam Square
The square brings together mosques and madrasahs. Frame their façades from the square, keeping worshippers out of the picture. Ask before taking photos inside religious buildings.
Search Google MapsMinor Mosque
The white marble exterior stands beside the Ankhor canal. From the approach, use the avenue to lead toward the mosque and respect worshippers and local photo rules.
Search Google MapsSacred Heart Cathedral
Photograph the Gothic church exterior from the public street, using a vertical frame to include the roofline. Ask before photographing inside and avoid services.
Search Google MapsTashkent Botanical Garden
Follow the garden paths and use branches to frame a pond or collection of trees. Admission is ticketed. Ask the garden about conditions for organized photo shoots.
Search Google MapsJapanese Garden
A wooden bridge and the pond make a quiet composition from the garden paths. Entry is ticketed. Photo and video shoots require written permission. Ask management before taking personal snapshots, as the rule does not specify them.
Search Google MapsAlisher Navoi Theatre
From the park in front of the theatre, frame the building with its fountain. The fountain may not be running, so keep the façade as the main subject.
Search Google MapsTashkent City Park
From the paths around the lake, look for reflections of the park’s trees. A low angle near the water gives the reflection more space without leaving the path.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Uzbekistan Travel: Chorsu Bazaar
- Uzbekistan Travel: Kukeldash Madrasah
- Uzbekistan Travel: Khazrati Imam complex
- Uzbekistan Travel: Minor Mosque
- Uzbekistan Travel: Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Uzbekistan Travel: Tashkent Botanical Garden
- Tashkent Botanical Garden: official website
- Uzbekistan Travel: Japanese Garden
- Uzexpocentre: Japanese Garden visiting rules
- Uzbekistan Travel: Alisher Navoi Grand Theatre
- Uzbekistan Travel: Tashkent City Park
- Uzbekistan Travel: photography and filming
- UK FCDO: Uzbekistan safety and security