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Gates of Tashkent, Uzbekistan: what it is and when to go
Gates of Tashkent is a historical gates of the city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Самаркандские ворота). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historical gates of the city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan · History
- Local name
- Самаркандские ворота
- Where
- Uzbekistan
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- TAS Tashkent, 7.6 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.30981, 69.22188
What it is and where
Gates of Tashkent is a historical gates of the city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Самаркандские ворота).
It is in Tashkent, where this site lists 75 more places to see, 6.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.30981, 69.22188; the nearest main airport is Tashkent International Airport (TAS, Tashkent), 7.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Uzbekistan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Uzbekistan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gates of Tashkent is April to May and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:20
- FebBetter not10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunPossible14:58
- JulBetter not14:42
- AugBetter not13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecBetter not9:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Uzbekistan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Uzbekistan
To enter Uzbekistan there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with three months' validity, and care with the region's borders”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Uzbekistan checklist. Currency: Uzbek som (UZS); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 102 police · 103 ambulance · 101 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ukkosha MosqueMosque in Shaykhontohur, Tashkent, Uzbekistan1.5 km
- Tashkent History MuseumMuseum1.6 km
- Aybek monumentMonument1.7 km
- Novza MosqueMosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan1.8 km
- Kukeldash MadrasahGeographical object1.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Uzbekistan guide.
More in Uzbekistan: History
- Registan: historical center of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Itchan Kala: World Heritage Site in Khiva, Uzbekistan
- Gur-e-Amir: mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Kalyan Minaret: minaret in Bukhara, Uzbekistan; the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127
- Shah-i-Zinda: necropolis in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
- Afrasiyab: archaeological site in Uzbekistan
Every Uzbekistan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gates of Tashkent?
It is a historical gates of the city of Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Самаркандские ворота in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Gates of Tashkent?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.
How do you get to Gates of Tashkent?
The nearest main airport is Tashkent International Airport (TAS), 7.6 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Uzbekistan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Uzbekistan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ukkosha Mosque, Tashkent History Museum, Aybek monument. The rest is in the Uzbekistan guide.
Keep reading
- Tashkent75 places to see in and around Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Tashkent Tower, Kukeldash Madrasah, Amir Timur Museum. Best time: April to May and September to October.
- History86 places for history in Uzbekistan, from Registan to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to May and September to October. Each with its own season by altitude
- UzbekistanBefore travelling to Uzbekistan: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed: Spanish citizens and most Europeans enter visa-free for 30 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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