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Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan

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The Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan in Tashkent is the nation's leading fine art museum. Its extensive collection includes Uzbek miniature paintings, silk carpets, and embroidery, alongside works by Russian artists like Repin and European masters such as Correggio. The museum's Soviet-era building displays art in chronological order, from ancient Sogdian murals to contemporary pieces. Visitors can admire intricate suzani textiles and a notable collection of 19th-century Russian landscapes.

Don't miss

  • The Uzbek applied arts gallery, featuring suzani embroidery and ikat fabrics
  • A room dedicated to Russian avant-garde art from the early 20th century
  • European paintings, including works by Italian and Dutch masters

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You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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