Cosmic metros, UFO circus tops and a 3,000C sun gun: the mesmerising architecture of Tashkent

By The Guardian   |   3 weeks ago
Cosmic metros, UFO circus tops and a 3,000C sun gun: the mesmerising architecture of Tashkent

The Uzbek capital, Tashkent, boasts a unique collection of Soviet modernist architecture, from a futuristic circus dome to ornate buildings like the Palace of People's Friendship. The city is seeking world heritage status for these gems, aiming to preserve its postwar heritage amid urban development threats.

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