Ashgabat: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Ruhyýet Palace
Rising majestically in the heart of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Ruhyýet Palace stands as a testament to the nation's cultural richness and architectural splendor. This grand palace, a symbol of national pride, serves as a premier venue for significant state events...
Russian Bazaar
Nestled in the heart of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Russian Bazaar, also known as the Gulistan Market, stands as a bustling hub of commerce and culture. This vibrant market is a microcosm of the city's spirit, offering a unique blend of traditional Turkmen goods...
Independence Monument
The Independence Monument in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, stands as a powerful emblem of the nation's sovereignty and pride. This grandiose memorial, located in the heart of the capital, is a testament to Turkmenistan's journey towards independence and its cultural identity.
Turkmen Carpet Museum
Nestled in the heart of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Turkmen Carpet Museum stands as a vibrant testament to the ancient and revered art of carpet weaving, an integral thread in the cultural fabric of the country. Established in 1994, this museum is dedicated...
Turkmen National Theatre of Youth
The Turkmen National Theatre of Youth, situated in the heart of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, is a cultural beacon that showcases the artistic spirit and theatrical traditions of the Turkmen people. Known locally as the Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre, this institution is...
Altyn Asyr bazaar
The Altyn Asyr bazaar, also known as the Tolkuchka bazaar, is a sprawling marketplace that serves as the commercial heart of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Renowned for its vast array of goods and vibrant atmosphere, this bazaar is a microcosm of Turkmen culture and a hub of...
Turkmenistan Cultural Centre
Nestled in the heart of Ashgabat, the capital city of Turkmenistan, stands the Turkmenistan Cultural Centre, a beacon of artistic expression and cultural pride. This modern concert hall is a testament to the country's commitment to preserving and showcasing its rich...
Oguzhan Presidential Palace
The Oguzhan Presidential Palace, an architectural marvel and the official residence of the President of Turkmenistan, stands as a testament to the nation's grandeur and its leadership's vision. Located in the heart of Ashgabat, the capital city known for its opulent...
Mollanepes Student Theater
The Student Theater named after Mollanepes is located on Makhtumkuli Avenue in Ashgabat.
Turkmen Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was founded in 1927 by Russian sculptor A.A Karelin and in 1939 it attained the status of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Galkynysh Square
Galkynysh Square is a square in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It sits at the intersection of Turkmenbashi and Galkynysh Avenues.
Ashgabat Botanical Garden
The Ashgabat Botanical Garden in Ashgabat is the oldest botanical garden in Turkmenistan. The name Ashgabat literally means "city of love or city of devotion."Turkmenistan is found in the Central Asia.
The State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan
The State Museum of Turkmenistan, also known as the Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Museum, is a museum in Turkmenistan. The museum was opened on 12 November 1998. The museum has seven permanent galleries incorporating history, present day culture, and ethnography.
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque or Ärtogrul Gazy Mosque is a mosque in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is a prominent landmark in Ashgabat with its four minarets and a central dome and has a lavish interior decoration with fine stained glass windows.
Turkmen Puppet Theatre
The Turkmen State Puppet Theatre is located on Garashsyzlyk Avenue of Ashgabat. It was built in 2005 by Turkish company Polimeks. Is the only puppet theater in Turkmenistan. The repertoire of the troupe has nearly 40 plays.
St. Alexander Nevsky Church
The St. Alexander Nevsky Church is a Russian Orthodox church in the city of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is directed by Archpriest Ioann Kopach. The church is cruciform and constructed of fired brick. It features a wooden dome under a tin roof and has capacity for 350 worshipers.
Library
The State Library of Turkmenistan is located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was founded in 1895.
Gypjak
Gypjak is a former village that was annexed into the Turkmen capital of Ashgabat in 2013. It is now a neighborhood in Bagtyýarlyk Borough of Ashgabat.
Monument to the Constitution
Monument to the Turkmenistan Constitution is a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Its height of 185 meters makes it the second-tallest building in Turkmenistan. The monument is decorated with marble.
Ashgabat Flagpole
The Ashgabat Flagpole is a flagpole in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is 133 metres tall, making it the 4th tallest free–standing and 5th tallest flagpole in the world. It was erected on 29 June 2008. It was the tallest free–standing flagpole in the world until being surpassed by the 162 m National Flagpole in Azerbaijan on 1 September 2010.
Inspiration Park
Inspiration Park is a public park in downtown Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The park opened in 2010. It is located between two major thoroughfares in Ashgabat, Görogly and Magtymguly, and covers an area of 57,000 m².
Ashgabat Cable Car
Ashgabat Cable Car is a 4 km cableway between Ashgabat and the foothills of the Kopetdag. The first and single in Turkmenistan. Construction was finished on 18 October 2006.
Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex
Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex is a memorial complex to the honor of those killed in battle at Geok Tepe and in World War II and in the 1948 Ashgabat earthquake. It is in the southwestern part of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Ashgabat Fountain
Ashgabat Fountain is a fountain complex located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
Turkmen State Circus
The Turkmen State Circus is the main arena circus of Ashgabat, capital of Turkmenistan. It has a seating capacity of 1,700 seats. Is administered by the Ministry of Culture and Broadcasting of Turkmenistan.
Saparmurat Turkmenbashi Theatre
The Main Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan is a major theatre in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, designed and built by the French construction company Bouygues.
Ashgabat Park
Ashgabat Park is among the oldest public parks at the center of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Located between the Kuliyev, Azadi streets and Mahgymguly, Saparmurat Turkmenbashi avenues. Today covers an area of 7 hectares.
Wedding Palace
The Wedding Palace is a civil registry building in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was constructed by Turkish company Polimeks. It was built in 2011, commissioned by the Government of Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan Tower
The Turkmenistan Tower is a communications and observation tower in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was completed in 2011. At 211 metres, the tower is the tallest structure in Turkmenistan.
Sergi Kosgi
The Exhibition Hall of the Ministry of Culture is an important government building in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is operated by the Turkmen Ministry of Culture and regularly hosts displays including exhibitions, conferences and theatrical and drama performances in the arts.
Neutrality Monument
Tower with a viewing deck and a statue Monument of Neutrality is a monument originally located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. In 2010 it was moved to the suburbs.
Akdepe District
Akdepe District is a district of Daşoguz Province in Turkmenistan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Akdepe.
Turkmen State Medical University
Turkmen State Medical University named after Myrat Garryev is a Turkmen medical university. Founded in 1931, it is the only medical university in Turkmenistan with more than 3,000 students. It is located in Ashgabat. The university reports to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.
Turkmen State University
Turkmen State University named for Magtymguly is one of the leading universities in Turkmenistan, located in the capital city Ashgabat. It is named after Magtymguly Pyragy, a Turkmen poet. Its current rector is Gurtnyýaz Nurlyýewiç Hanmyradow.
Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management
The Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management is one of the major universities of Turkmenistan, located in Ashgabat. Formerly named Turkmen Institute of National Economy, the university is the largest Turkmen economic institute of higher education.
Institute of International Relations
The Institute of International Relations is the diplomatic academy of Turkmenistan, which is considered the country's "national school of diplomacy." It was formally created on March 20, 2008, by decree of Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow.
Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Niyazov
Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Niyazov is the largest higher education institution in Turkmenistan. This university only provides studies in the fields of agriculture. It is named after Saparmurat Niyazov, Turkmenistan's first president.
Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan
Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan is the largest institution of higher education in Turkmenistan, located in the capital of Ashgabat. Founded in 1992, prepares professionals and higher vocational education for railway transport and other sectors of the economy.
Ferris Wheel
Alem Cultural and Entertainment Center is a cultural center in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It was officially opened to the public on May 18, 2012. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
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