Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in the heart of Central Asia, where history and culture seem to breathe from every corner. Once a major hub on the ancient Silk Road, it became a meeting point for traders, scholars, and artisans from across Asia and Europe. The country’s most famous cities—Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva—still preserve their grandeur with turquoise-domed mosques, intricate tilework, and bustling bazaars that look almost untouched by time. Walking through Samarkand’s Registan Square or Bukhara’s ancient streets feels like stepping into a living museum of Islamic architecture and tradition.