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Museum of Applied Arts
Best time to visit
Morning between 10 am and 12 pm, when sunlight hits the stained glass windows and makes the gold on the ceilings glow. Weekdays are much quieter than weekends.
Budget tips
Entrance costs around 40,000 som (approx. 30 DKK). Photo permission costs extra, so pay for it at the entrance and avoid fines. Cash is preferred.
Recommended for
Art and craft lovers, Architecture enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: Over 4,000 items of Uzbek handicrafts are found in a former diplomatic palace from the 1930s. Hand-carved wooden ceilings, colorful suzani embroideries, and glazed ceramics from all over Central Asia fill every corner.
Highlights: The entrance hall is a work of art in itself: every single centimeter of the ceiling is covered in hand-carved and gold-painted wooden panels, created by masters from Khiva and Bukhara. Pay attention to the secret inner courtyard with a fountain surrounded by blue glazed tiles, where the sound of water blends with the scent of jasmine in spring.
Insider tips
- Take pictures of the ceiling in the entrance hall, it is the most impressive single work.
- Spend extra time in the suzani room, the details and symbolism of the embroideries are easy to overlook when passing by.
- Do not miss the museum shop, it sells genuine handicrafts at prices far below the bazaars.
- Visit the small courtyard before you leave, it is often empty and offers a quiet moment.
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