Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts, Tashkent
The Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan is a must-see destination for art lovers. This magnificent building was opened in 1974 and boasts a spacious exhibition area of 2,500 square meters, making it one of the largest halls in Central Asia.
The Central Exhibition Hall showcases the works of many famous masters of Uzbekistan, as well as young artists who are committed to preserving and enriching the traditions of Uzbek pictorial art with modern ideas. The building itself is also a work of art, with a national decor on the facade, light-filled interior space, and massive columns and marble finishing that add to its grandeur and monumentality.
Visitors to the Central Exhibition Hall will find the centerpiece of the building occupied by a sculpture and graphics hall, while the halls of paintings and applied arts are located on the second floor. In addition, a small park adjacent to the building features an outdoor hall for displaying sculptures and paintings on warm, sunny days.
The Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, which oversees the Central Exhibition Hall, is actively involved in the organization of exhibitions and other cultural events that support and promote fine and applied arts in the country. The Central Exhibition Hall is also a popular venue for major art shows, including the Tashkent Biennale, "Navkiron Uzbekistan" art festival, and Fine Arts Week FAW+5, which have attracted renowned international artists, sculptors, and photographers.
The Central Exhibition Hall showcases the works of many famous masters of Uzbekistan, as well as young artists who are committed to preserving and enriching the traditions of Uzbek pictorial art with modern ideas. The building itself is also a work of art, with a national decor on the facade, light-filled interior space, and massive columns and marble finishing that add to its grandeur and monumentality.
Visitors to the Central Exhibition Hall will find the centerpiece of the building occupied by a sculpture and graphics hall, while the halls of paintings and applied arts are located on the second floor. In addition, a small park adjacent to the building features an outdoor hall for displaying sculptures and paintings on warm, sunny days.
The Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan, which oversees the Central Exhibition Hall, is actively involved in the organization of exhibitions and other cultural events that support and promote fine and applied arts in the country. The Central Exhibition Hall is also a popular venue for major art shows, including the Tashkent Biennale, "Navkiron Uzbekistan" art festival, and Fine Arts Week FAW+5, which have attracted renowned international artists, sculptors, and photographers.
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Sight Name: Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts
Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Create Your Own Walk in Tashkent
Creating your own self-guided walk in Tashkent is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Tashkent Introduction Walking Tour
The capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, also historically known as Chach, is the country's cultural, industrial and administrative hub. First settled some time between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC, throughout its long history the city has had various changes in political and religious affiliations. The name Tashkent comes from the Turkic tash and kent, which literally means "Stone... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Shopping in Tashkent
In the East they say, "A guest on your doorstep is happiness in your home!". Indeed, the Uzbeks, like no other people, are happy to welcome foreigners to their exotic world of aromas, tastes and cordial relationships manifested in authentic local food and products. In Tashkent you can find both of these, and in a great variety, on the street markets (bazaars), in smaller shops and big... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
Islamic Architecture Walking Tour
A visit to Uzbekistan is like leafing through the charred chapters of the Silk Road. Nowhere is this ambiance more exemplified than within the Islamic architecture adorning the streets of Tashkent.
One such architectural jewel is the Kukeldash Madrasah, dating back to the late 16th century. There is talk of making it into a museum, but it is currently still being used as a religious school.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
One such architectural jewel is the Kukeldash Madrasah, dating back to the late 16th century. There is talk of making it into a museum, but it is currently still being used as a religious school.
... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles





