A Continuation of Soviet Aesthetics | A Tour of Tashkent Metro Stations

Tashkent's metro, the first metro system to open in Central Asia, opened in 1977. Inheriting a strong Soviet artistic tradition, it's an "underground museum" where function and aesthetics coexist. Each station has a unique theme, ranging from space exploration to literature, from ethnic patterns to futurism. Even if you're not in a rush, it's worth spending half a day strolling through this underground art gallery. If time is limited, just visit these most representative stations 👇 🔵Blue Line 📍Toshkent (Tashkent Railway Station) Marble columns and mosaic reliefs make it a landmark station. 📍Kosmonavtlar (Cosmonaut Station) The entire station is themed around space exploration, with ceramic plates on the walls commemorating space heroes like Gagarin and Leonov. 📍Alisher Navoiy Oriental-style dome decorations make it feel like an underground literary and artistic palace. 📍O'zbekiston (Uzbekistan Station) Cotton-shaped lamps symbolize the perfect combination of art and practicality. 📍G'afur G‘ulom, named after a poet, features green columns and ceramic murals, exuding an artistic atmosphere. 📍Chorsu (Dome Bazaar Station) Connected to the Old Bazaar, it has a traditional market feel. 📍Tinchlik, themed "Peace," features a dome, stained glass windows, and lighting that create a soft and tranquil ambiance. 📍Beruniy boasts an arched ceiling with conical decorations and a magnificent chandelier. ♦️Red Line 📍Paxtakor (Cotton Station) A cotton-themed station, representing agricultural culture. 📍Novza features honeycomb-like ceiling lights with clean, modern lines. 📍Chilonzor features a large chandelier and a classic columned style for a sense of stability. 📍Mustaqillik Maydoni features marble columns and radiating lighting fixtures for a commemorative and ceremonial feel. 📍Amir Temur Xiyoboni (Timur Station) features a distinctive octagonal dome light. 📍Hamid The white marble enamel lamp in the center of the Olimjon platform is quite distinctive. 📍Buyuk Ipak Yo’li Station, named after the "Silk Road," features decorations and a theme that echo the ancient trade routes and history of exchange. 🟩Green Line 📍Yunus Rajabiy, named after a composer, features colonnades and lighting fixtures that evoke music and a sense of history. 📍Minor 📍Bodomzor's geometric ceilings and "mushroom-shaped" seats/lighting fixtures have a more modern feel. 📸Tips: Respect local customs when taking photos on the metro, but it's still recommended to be discreet and avoid using flash or tripods. The artistic details at each station are worth exploring, especially the deep blue expanse of Kosmonavtlar, both dreamlike and majestic. Tashkent Metro fares are 1700 soms, approximately 1 RMB. You can directly swipe your Visa card to enter the station; no swiping is required to exit. There is no time limit for travel. #falladventures #travel #staycation