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Alisher Navoi Central Park, Samarkand

Samarkand's central park, laid out in 1886 next to University Boulevard, with shady paths, rides, cafes and a 3,000-seat open-air amphitheatre.

AttractionsFounded 1886About 1 hour to see

About the place

The central park of Samarkand was laid out in 1886 as the city garden of the new Russian quarter, and today covers about 12.6 hectares beside University Boulevard. Old trees shade its walks, and it has been on the national list of protected heritage since 2019.

Locals come here for an evening stroll, for the children's playgrounds and rides, and for the cafes along the paths. The open-air Muziqa amphitheatre seats 3,000 people and hosts concerts in the warm months. The park is open all day, while the rides and cafes keep their own hours, and it makes a cool break from the monuments.

Why go

  • Park dating from 1886
  • Muziqa amphitheatre, 3,000 seats
  • Rides and cafes in the shade

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