Eat dinner like a conquistador at Restaurante Sobrino de Botin. The combination of its central location off Plaza Mayor and its claim to be the “Oldest Restaurant in the World” makes it charming and fun for family and friends. Make sure to put in a reservation in advance and order a traditional dish. I particularly enjoyed the incredibly thin jamon because it was light and not oversalted.
The recently completed Dushanbe Central Mosque in Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, is the largest mosque in Central Asia.
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Tajikistan’s landscape is 93 percent covered with mountain ranges, including the Fann Mountains, which are primarily located in the northern Sughd province.
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Most of Tajikistan’s population belong to the Tajik ethnic group, who share language and culture with parts of Afghanistan and Iran.
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The best time to visit Tajikistan is during summer from June through September, when mountain passes are free of snowy debris.
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A girl herding kid goats in the Sheikh Mountains between Burao and Berbera. The family sells their goats to traders who take the animals to Burao Livestock Market where they are purchased for export to Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region. Over 50 percent of Somaliland’s GDP is made up of livestock exports.
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In Tajikistan’s capital, Dushanbe, a landscaped garden features a statue honoring the 9th-century Tajik poet, Rudaki (also known as “Adam of Poets”), for whom the central park is named.
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The Oldest Restaurant in the World
Eat dinner like a conquistador at Restaurante Sobrino de Botin. The combination of its central location off Plaza Mayor and its claim to be the “Oldest Restaurant in the World” makes it charming and fun for family and friends. Make sure to put in a reservation in advance and order a traditional dish. I particularly enjoyed the incredibly thin jamon because it was light and not oversalted.
Dine at the Oldest Restaurant in the World
Casa Botin (also known as Sobrino de Botin) sits in the city center, near Plaza Mayor and Cava Baja, one of Madrid‘s busiest pedestrian streets for tapas and drinks. Founded in 1725, it is said by many to be the oldest restaurant in the world. Specializes in central Spanish fare, such as roasted suckling pig and lamb, and hearty soups.
Dining at the oldest restaurant in Madrid and world, Restaurant Botin
As someone who has worked in the restaurant business for years, the experience of eating at the worlds oldest restaurant was a real treat. Restaurant Botin did not disappoint in the food , service, or atmosphere. It really looks like a restaurant from 1725, with an uneven Spanish tile floor and a crooked stairway that leads to the upstairs dining room.. The walls are lined with oil paintings and relics that look museum worthy. The kitchen has a wood fire pit which slowly roasts the house specialty ( roasted suckling pig) to perfection. The food and service were amazing, and we tried a few of the house specialties. The suckling pig was excellent, and the manager allowed me to go into the kitchen and even take pictures of the chef working the wood oven. The restaurant also offers their own vintage house red and white wines, which you can purchase to take with you. If you are in Madrid and want an authentic experience, the Restaurant Botin should be on your list.
