Chorsu Bazaar
| Chorsu Bazaar | |
|---|---|
Chorsu bozori | |
 General view of the Chorsu Bazaar building | |
 Interactive map of the Chorsu Bazaar area | |
General information | |
Architectural style | Soviet architectural modernism |
| Location | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Official name | Chorsu Market (Chorsu Bazaar) |
| Part of | Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia |
| Criteria | Cultural: iv |
| Reference | 1766 |
| Inscription | 2026 (48th Session) |
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Chorsu Bazaar (Persian: بازار چارسو; Uzbek: Chorsu bozori), also called Charsu Bazaar, is the traditional bazaar located in the center of the old town of Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Under its blue-colored domed building and the adjacent areas, all daily necessities are sold.
Overview
[edit]Chorsu Bazaar is located across the street from Chorsu Station of the Tashkent Metro, near Kukeldosh Madrasah. "Chorsu" is a word from the Persian, meaning "crossroads" or "four streams".[1] Kukeldash Madrasah, built around 1570, is located at the edge of the bazaar. The modern building and the characteristic blue dome were designed by Vladimir Azimov, Sabir Adylov et al. in 1980, as a late example of Soviet Modernism style.[2]
In July 2026, the Chorsu Bazaar, along with nine other modernist sites in Tashkent, was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ Ancient Business Center "Chorsu" in Samarkand
- ↑ Chaubin, Frédérique: CCCP. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed, Taschen 2011, p.98-99
- ↑ "Tashkent Modernist Architecture. Modernity and Tradition in Central Asia". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
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