Mustaqillik Maidoni (Independence Square) Metro Station, Tashkent

Mustaqillik Maidoni (Independence Square) Metro Station, Tashkent (must see)

Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni) Metro Station stands as one of the most iconic and opulent stops on the Tashkent Metro network, blending grandeur with history. Opened on 6 November 1977, this station was part of the inaugural section of the metro system, making it one of the oldest in Tashkent. Initially named "V. I. Lenin Maidoni" after the Soviet leader, the station was renamed in the 1990s to reflect Uzbekistan's independence, along with the square above it.

The station’s design is a nod to the architectural elegance seen in the Moscow Metro of the 1930s, despite being built decades later. Inside, the station dazzles with white Nurata marble columns, peach-colored walls lined with Gazgan marble and red Emelyanovsky granite finishing the plinth. The floors are paved with polished slabs of red and gray granite arranged in intricate Uzbek patterns, a testament to the country’s cultural artistry.

A centerpiece of the station is the bas-relief bronze screen, which vividly depicts jubilant Uzbeks celebrating with karnays—long ceremonial trumpets—accompanied by clusters of dancing maidens and flag-waving citizens. The ceiling features crystal chandeliers arranged in domes around the perimeter, adding a touch of brilliance and refinement.

Notably, the station was showcased to King Juan Carlos I of Spain and Queen Sophia during their visit to Tashkent, underscoring its significance as a symbol of national pride. The Independence Square Metro Station remains an architectural marvel and a cultural landmark, offering a glimpse into the Soviet era's ambitious design ethos while celebrating Uzbekistan's heritage.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Tashkent. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Mustaqillik Maidoni (Independence Square) Metro Station on Map

1
30 m
100 ft
Leaflet © OpenStreetMap contributors
Sight Name: Mustaqillik Maidoni (Independence Square) Metro Station
Sight Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan (See walking tours in Tashkent)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Walking Tours in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Create Your Own Walk in Tashkent

Create Your Own Walk in Tashkent

Creating your own self-guided walk in Tashkent is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Islamic Architecture Walking Tour

Islamic Architecture Walking Tour

A visit to Uzbekistan is like leafing through the charred chapters of the Silk Road. Nowhere is this ambiance more exemplified than within the Islamic architecture adorning the streets of Tashkent.

One such architectural jewel is the Kukeldash Madrasah, dating back to the late 16th century. There is talk of making it into a museum, but it is currently still being used as a religious school.
...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Shopping in Tashkent

Shopping in Tashkent

In the East they say, "A guest on your doorstep is happiness in your home!". Indeed, the Uzbeks, like no other people, are happy to welcome foreigners to their exotic world of aromas, tastes and cordial relationships manifested in authentic local food and products. In Tashkent you can find both of these, and in a great variety, on the street markets (bazaars), in smaller shops and big...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tashkent Introduction Walking Tour

Tashkent Introduction Walking Tour

The capital city of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, also historically known as Chach, is the country's cultural, industrial and administrative hub. First settled some time between the 5th and 3rd centuries BC, throughout its long history the city has had various changes in political and religious affiliations. The name Tashkent comes from the Turkic tash and kent, which literally means "Stone...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles