TAMERLANETOUR

FERGHANA

 

Ferghana valley is the most highly populated region in Uzbekistan. It is mainly connected with its fertile soil & reach national diversity. Main cities of this region are: Ferghana, Andijan, Marghilan, Kokand, Rishtan.

Population: Over 193,000 people. Among other valley cities Ferghana is believed to be one of the most Uzbek ancient cities. Its construction began simultaneously as Nau Marghilon (New Marghilan) - a colonial appendage of nearby Marghilan. For some time it was named "Sim" (telephone wire) and then - Skobelev. The name Ferghana appeared in 1920. Maple trees casting shadow on the streets, and also buildings of blue sky color makes the city very attractive. The most attractive sight in Ferghana is its market. Together with Uzbek vendors, Korean and Russian vendors sell their domestic spices.

Please not miss Regional Museum in Usmonkhodjaev Street. It is worth seeing! It has a 3D map of the valley, infra-red satellite photos showing where cotton is growing and also some Buddhist sights.

Fergana is a rather large industrial center of Uzbekistan, it takes the second place on volume producing. Chemical, petrochemical, food, light industries, furniture industry, construction materials, machinery, metal processing, electronics play a special role in the industrial sector. The main types of goods are petrochemicals, fertilizers, glass and glassware, cement, various electrical appliances and tools, machinery and etc.
The places of interest in Fergana: Family tomb of Kokand khans - architectural complex Dakhma-and-Shahan, architectural complex Pir Siddik, Old fortress, Said Ahmad-khoja Madrasah, Ferghana Regional Russian Drama Theatre (former governor's House),  officer’s house , one of the oldest museums in Uzbekistan - Fergana Regional Museum, administrative building of Fergana University