Mustaqillik Maydoni (Independence Square) is the massive, grand heart of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It is the city's primary civic space, but honestly, it feels much more like a giant, peaceful park than a typical concrete city square. The square is surrounded by fountains and manicured gardens.It is worth visiting. It is a beautiful, breezy landmark that gives you a great sense of modern Uzbek national pride. It is completely free to enter, incredibly clean, and a perfect place to escape the city heat.