BABUR PARK

Parc Babur offers a pleasant stopover north of the Yakkasaray district. It is divided into a number of distinctly atmospheric areas, which we like to explore for their diversity of approach.

On the corner of Babur and Rustaveli , Pushkin Square is organized around the statue of the famous Russian poet. The layout is very well thought-out, with pleasant paths, benches and fountains under the shade of honorable plane trees. It's a great place to meet up with family and friends during the day, while in the evening, lovers come to coo discreetly. In one corner of the square, you'll find a small bookshop dedicated to the works of Pushkin.

The largest part of the park is occupied by fairground attractions: merry-go-rounds, shooting galleries, a Ferris wheel and more. It's all part of a retro, good-natured atmosphere. Plus a few cafés for refreshments and snacks.

Seoul Park was inaugurated in 2014 to celebrate the friendship between the Uzbek and Korean peoples. You can stroll around a traditional pavilion and typical Korean vegetation.

Seattle Peace Park: this part of Babur Park, which adjoins Pushkin Square, is a reminder of the historic twinning that took place between Tashkent and Seattle in 1973. At a time when the Cold War was at its height and relations between the USSR and the USA were not at their best, Tashkent and Seattle signed the first twinning decree between the two blocs. Locals come here for its barbecue restaurant.