Isfara

Isfara

The city of Isfara is the administrative center of the Sughd region of Tajikistan. It is located on the Isfara River, at the junction of two states – Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.

This city can be considered a major center of the fruit and vegetable growing region of Tajikistan. There are more than 46 thousand inhabitants. Around this area, there are colorful mountains. For a long time, this city has become famous folk craftsmen. People there since ancient times do carving on wood are engaged in potter’s, blacksmiths and other crafts. In Isfara you can see a huge number of monuments. There was built in 1585 a mosque, which plays an important role in the history of the whole country. That’s why tourists often come here to see local sights. Also, there were the remains of the fortress of Kalai-Bolo, which were built in the 10-12 century. Recently, Isfara is developing rapidly. In the heart of the city for tourists, several hotels are open, where you can comfortably relax. And Isfara itself has a developed infrastructure, a couple of museums, dozens of shops, a city park and several markets.
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