Amir Timur Square & Independence Square

Amir Timur Square anchors modern Tashkent. At center, statue of conqueror on horseback rises, surrounded by fountains, gardens, and Soviet-era buildings repurposed. Nearby, Independence Square stretches vast, monuments honoring martyrs and freedom, archways framing processions, fountains cooling plazas. Squares are gathering places — families stroll, children play, students gather with guitars. In evenings, lights glow, air cools, city feels communal. The squares embody identity — Timur’s legacy as empire-builder, independence as nation’s present. Architecture balances grandeur with openness, reflecting aspirations of people. Together, they serve as compass points — history and modernity, pride and progress.