A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.

Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city.

Prowl through this sprawling bazaar under a massive Soviet-era dome for delicious eats.

An underground world of gorgeous, palatial metro stations designed as a nuclear shelter complex.

Ancient barriers wrap around what was once an important stop along the Silk Road.

This "tower of death" has acted as an observatory, a religious hub, and an executioner's lair.

Light still pours into the ruins of this ancient Islamic observatory.

The Avenue of Mausolea is a series of grand palatial tombs.

Controversially restored in the 1970s, this giant 15th-century mosque is shrouded in legend.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

Once a luxurious flagship of the Soviet Union, this Brutalist structure remains a landmark of Tashkent’s communist past.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

This old Soviet gas station is in perfect condition, one of the best-preserved mosaics in the country.