Le Point: «Uzbekistan: mirages of the east”

In the regular issue of the popular French magazine Le Point published an article "Uzbekistan: mirages of the East", dedicated to the historical heritage and tourism potential of our country. 

Preface to the material begins with the words - "Khiva, Samarkand, Bukhara. The journey along the legendary Silk Road, the city center, has become a legend in Central Asia". 

Sightseeing Silk Road author suggests starting with a museum city of Khiva. As noted in the article, the history of this unusually beautiful architectural creation goes back to the old well to "Kheivak", which once caravans stopped to refill their water skins freshwater. "Even in ancient times there was a trade route linking East and West. Since the city is surrounded by desert, he appeared before the travelers like a mirage, an oasis beneficial. If the visit to coincide with Navruz, then you can easily join the universal celebration and enjoy a traditional spring dish sumalyak", - says the French magazine. 
It further states that, following a seven-hour trip by car, you can see another fabulous city of Uzbekistan - blessed Bukhara. "Here, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of lively debate in the caravanserai, for centuries served as a meeting place for merchants of medieval route fr om West to East and back - noted Le Point. - Back in the Middle Ages it was called "the pearl of Islam", the city was one of the largest and most beautiful centers of the Great Silk Road, famous not only in caravans with silk, carpets, spices, but also the fact that this transport artery spread philosophical, scientific, cultural trends". 

"Finally - concludes the author - after a few more hours of traveling, you can witness the mythical city with a fascinating name of Samarkand, which concentrated all the riches of Islamic architecture. Registan Square, built at the intersection of roads leading to the city gates, attracted the attention of travelers repairs on grand Ulugbek. The history of life of the scientist, astronomer-prince, the grandson of Temur leaves no one indifferent". 

The article notes that Samarkand is amazing with its magnificence Europeans, abundance of flowers and arabesques, turquoise domes and ceramic tiles. "Going through the maze of madrassas, mosques, mausoleums, you can get acquainted with the complex genealogies of various dynasties. The tour can be completed in Uzbekistan in Tashkent, wh ere every tourist comes back home. Here, one of the most exotic items of the trip is a visit to the market "Chorsu" with its abundance of bread, dried fruits, vegetables, and colorful fabrics", - emphasized Le Point. 
Richly illustrated with photographs, the report is accompanied by comprehensive information and practical advice to tourists from France to visit Uzbekistan. 

IA "Jahon", Paris