Soviet Modernism & Metro Art Galleries Underground

Tashkent’s metro is masterpiece of Soviet design. Each station built after 1966 earthquake became work of art, blending marble, mosaics, chandeliers, and ideology. Kosmonavtlar celebrates space exploration: domes lit in blue, portraits of astronauts on walls, chandeliers evoking galaxies. Alisher Navoi station glows with mosaics inspired by poet’s works, rich in Uzbek motifs. Others feature floral carvings, geometric tiling, grand symmetry. Riding metro is like entering gallery underground. Locals commute, oblivious to artistry, while visitors pause in awe. Stations reflect Soviet vision of blending utility with monumental beauty. Above ground, modernism continues — Hotel Uzbekistan, Television Tower, vast squares with fountains. Together, they tell story of city rebuilt, identity reimagined, and optimism for progress. Tashkent’s metro is more than transport. It is symbol of resilience, creativity, and cultural dialogue between empire and nation.