Amir Timur Square

Amir Timur Square is the central public square of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the meeting of Amir Temur Avenue and Mustaqillik Street in the Mirzo Ulugbek District. Its focal point is a bronze equestrian statue of Amir Timur (Tamerlane), installed in 1993 on the site once occupied by a Soviet-era monument, and surrounded by a circular park, flower beds and fountains. The square sits at the heart of the city's main avenues and is framed by landmark buildings, including Hotel Uzbekistan and the Amir Timur Museum a short walk away, with the clock-topped Soviet-era buildings of the centre nearby. Visitors typically spend 30 to 45 minutes here, walking around the monument, sitting in the surrounding park and taking photographs. The square is open around the clock and free to enter. The best time to visit is at dusk, when the monument and surrounding buildings are lit and local families, couples and students gather for evening strolls. Mornings are calm and suited to photography with clear light, while midday can feel hot in summer because shade is limited in the open parts. The most popular photo angle is from the front of the statue looking back along the avenue, and a second favoured position is from the park edge at dusk, when the lights come on. Metro access is simple: the Amir Temur Xiyoboni station on the Chilonzor line lies right next to the square. From here, Sayilgoh Street, the pedestrian promenade known as Broadway, is a two-minute walk, so the square works as a convenient starting point for a half-day on foot through the centre.