Discovering Samarkand
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Uzbek leader says Samarkand to turn into major tourist hub
In 2019, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced that transport infrastructure in Samarkand would be upgraded, in anticipation of an increasing number of tourists to the city. These plans include an expansion of its airport. He also noted the need to transform Samarkand into a tourist hub and revealed plans to build a modern recreational zone in Samarkand town.
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In this article, the author shared his journey in Samarkand. He described his visits to the various attractions, which included Timur’s mausoleum, famous mosques and madrasahs, as well as the city’s old town, which is off the usual tourist track.
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