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Uzbekistan – following the Silk Road

By Heidi Sequenz on 20. August 2020 in Allgemein, Asia

Who has not dreamed of travelling the famous Silk Road? In October 2019 I finally did so by following its route from Khiva to Tashkent. Together with my friend Claudia, I explored Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent all on Uzbekistan’s comfortable trains. All these towns bear witness of how unimaginable rich this region once was, mainly through trade. My favorite place? Samarkand!

Samarkand, Registan

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Tashkent – a great surprise

By Heidi Sequenz on 20. August 2020 in Allgemein, Asia

Uzbekistan’s capital has none of the monumental historical sights that Khiva, Bukhara or Samarkand are famous for, but has other treasures. I expected not much from this modern city, but quickly made came to like it.

Chorsu Market – a great place to spend a day

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Khiva – Desert Town on Silk Road

By Heidi Sequenz on 20. August 2020 in Asia

What I remember most is the first view of Khiva early in the morning. We drove past the massive city wall. Nothing, absolutely nothing hinted at what lay behind. Once this 2,3km long structure was the inner defense line of Khiva, surrounding what is called “Ichon Qala”. This maze of narrow alleys, packed with madrassas, mosques, mausoleums and palaces is rightly compared to an out-door museum.

Khiva – city wall

The Ichon Qala is where you find most sights, cars are banned and not needed. The area can easily be explored on foot. Although we were pretty tired travelling all night, we headed out immediately to check out this most remote Silk Road towns.

Khiva – view from minaret of Islom-Hoja Medressa

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