Amir Temur Square
Amir Temur Square, or simply the square, as many locals know it, is one of the central squares of Tashkent. People make appointments here, take evening walks, or just come to sit by the fountains.
History of the square
The modern Amir Temur Square appeared on the master plan of the city in 1871. In its early years, the square was called Konstantinovsky. Initially, this territory was used as a military parade ground, for some time horse races were held here, and later the authorities decided to turn the square into a recreational area for citizens.
The square was called Konstantinovsky until 1918, after which it was renamed Revolution Square. During the Soviet years, a monument to Liberated Labor, a monument to the Tenth Anniversary of October, and a monument to Karl Marx were successively erected here.
In the early 1990s, the square received its modern name, and at the same time, an equestrian monument to Amir Temur (Tamerlane) appeared here.
Current state
Tashkent residents often tell visitors the story that in the past the square was much greener. Indeed, looking at old photographs, one can see tall trees overhanging the alleys of this walking area. In 2009, the square changed beyond recognition: a large number of old trees were cut down here.
Today, the square is one of the first places tourists visiting Tashkent go to. It is a convenient starting point for a sightseeing walk around the city: nearby are the Hotel Uzbekistan, the Tashkent "Broadway" (Sayilgoh Street), and the State Museum of the History of the Timurids.
