Chorsu Bazaar
{{Short description|Bazaar in Tashkent, Uzbekistan}}
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Chorsu Bazaar ({{langx|fa|بازار چارسو}}, {{Langx|uz|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
Chorsu Bazaar is located across the street from Chorsu Station of the Tashkent Metro, near Kukeldosh Madrasah. "Chorsu" is a word from the Tajik language, meaning "crossroads" or "four streams". [http://www.samarkand-hotels.com/samarkand/sights/chorsu-samarkand.htm Ancient Business Center "Chorsu" in Samarkand] 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. Chaubin, Frédérique: CCCP. Cosmic Communist Constructions Photographed, Taschen 2011, p.98-99
See also
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References
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Category:Buildings and structures in Tashkent