In its past, Tashkent was a city on the Great Silk Road. That is why there have always been numerous bazaars. It is worth noting that new urban districts formed around new markets. It was more convenient to trade and live next to a place where life was always in full swing.

In Tashkent, several such ancient bazaars have survived to our day: for instance, the Chorsu Bazaar. This market was known in the Middle Ages, and to our day, it remains one of the largest bazaars not only in Tashkent but throughout the country.

According to historical records, the first bazaar in this place appeared almost 2 000 years ago. There was a small settlement at that time. People regularly met to exchange goods in its central area, receive merchants from other cities, and learn the news. Gradually, more and more houses appeared near the market. And the more remarkable and richer they became, the more they attracted foreign merchants’ attention who were willing to come here to sell their goods and buy local fabrics and spices.

By the Middle Ages, the Chorsu Bazaar became almost the most crucial point on the Great Silk Road passing through Uzbekistan.

Of course, the building was not so grandiose before. For many centuries, there were only covered stalls, wagons, and shops of wealthy merchants that were more trade-convenient than the rest. But a building similar to a modern dome appeared here between the 9th and 13th centuries. The market acquired its final look in the 16th-18th centuries when a beautiful architectural complex of the Old City was created in the nearby area.

The modern Chorsu Bazaar is an independent commercial city. Everything is done to ensure that visitors spend time here with interest and comfort: several floors, an elevator system, a clear division of the shopping arcade. Here you can try national meals, buy beautiful souvenirs made by local artisans, chat with the sellers who will willingly tell you their stories and give advice on what you should see in their gorgeous city.