Gypjak, Ashgabat

#20 among attractions in Ashgabat

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°0'0"N, 58°15'2"E

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Gypjak – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque, Ashgabat Botanical Garden, St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex.

1.2 miN
Mosque
Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque
32 min walk • Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque, located in the city of Gypjak, Turkmenistan, stands as a stunning example of modern Islamic architecture and religious significance. This grand mosque, completed in 2004, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a symbol of national...
6.2 miSE
Park
Ashgabat Botanical Garden, Ashgabat
158 min walk • 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.
5.8 miSE
Church
St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Ashgabat
148 min walk • 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.
5.7 miSE
Museum
Halk Hakydasy Memorial Complex, Ashgabat
146 min walk • 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.
4 miSW
, Ruins
Old Nissa, Nissa
102 min walk • Nisa was an ancient settlement of the Parthians, located near the Bagyr neighborhood of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, 18 km west of the city center. Nisa is described by some as the first seat of the Arsacid Empire.
7.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Ashgabat Stadium, Ashgabat
188 min walk • The Ashgabat Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for celebrations and football matches. The stadium holds 20,000 people and was built in 2011.
6 miSE
Universities and schools
Turkmen Agricultural University Named after S.A. Niyazov, Ashgabat
152 min walk • 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.
4 miSW
37°57'5"N • 58°12'41"E
Old Nisa, Nissa
102 min walk • Ruins
4.3 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sport toplumy
111 min walk • Buzmeyin Sport Complex is a stadium in Büzmeýin District, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It has a capacity of 10,000 people. It is the home of Ýokary Liga club FC Altyn Asyr. It was called Abadan Sport Complex until 2018 year.