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Turkiston Palace

A large concert and events hall in central Tashkent, opened in 1993 for the second anniversary of independence.

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About the place

The building was first planned for the Gorky Russian drama theatre but stood unfinished for years for lack of money. It was completed and opened in 1993 as the Turkiston Palace for the second anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence, and has belonged to the Ministry of Culture since 2017.

It is the main stage for state holiday concerts and also hosts embassy cultural evenings, conferences, exhibitions and competitions. Check local listings for concerts during your stay.

Why go

  • Main stage for state holiday concerts
  • Embassy cultural evenings and exhibitions
  • In central Tashkent

Sources (4)

  1. 1.Wikidata
  2. 2.en.wikipedia.org
  3. 3.ru.wikipedia.org
  4. 4.openstreetmap.org

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