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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

TashkentUzbekistan • 442 m

Against the background of familiar Tashkent-looking blue domes and minarets, the Gothic silhouette of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, unusual for Central Asia, stands out - this is the main Catholic cathedral in Uzbekistan , known to local residents as the "Polish Church". It is worth saying that Christianity began to spread on the territory of Central Asia in the first centuries of our era due to the development of the Silk Road.

Nevertheless, the first Catholic churches appeared only several centuries later - for example, the construction of this cathedral began in 1912, and prisoners of war were mainly involved in this process, among whom there were many specialists - architects, engineers, sculptors, etc. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a magnificent example of neo-Gothic architecture. The decoration of its obnoxious and dark facade are stained glass windows and spiers, the interior decoration is lined with granite and marble, and the furniture and doors are made of precious woods. The main hall is adorned with a 2-meter statue of Jesus Christ and a musical organ.

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