Holy Assumption Cathedral
Svyato-Uspenskiy sobor
Tashkent's main Orthodox church, with white walls and blue-and-gold onion domes, a fine example of Russian-style architecture in Central Asia.
The Holy Assumption Cathedral stands near Tashkent North Station. It was built in the late 19th century as the chapel of a military hospital and was closed during the Soviet period. It reopened in 1945 as the cathedral of the metropolitan see of Tashkent and Uzbekistan, and it was expanded several times after the 1990s. White walls, sky-blue and gold onion domes, and a separate bell tower give it a fresh appearance. Inside, the iconostasis glows with gold, and choirs sing during services. Entry is free, and visitors may walk around freely. Keep quiet during services. Women are advised to wear a headscarf and a skirt, and men should remove their hats. It is a 10-minute walk from Toshkent metro station and can be combined with the Railway Technology Museum.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Tashkent Museum of Railway Techniques
- State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan
- Tashkent Metro
- Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Amir Timur Square
- State Museum of Applied Arts
- Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni)
- Broadway (Sayilgoh Street)