Pokrovskaya Church, Mary

Name: Pokrovskaya Church
Address: Mary, Turkmenistan

#3 among attractions in Mary

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The Pokrovskaya Church is a Russian Orthodox Church in Mary, Turkmenistan built around 1900 by Russian forces when they seized the city of Mary in 1884 and guarded the city with a military garrison against frequent attacks by British forces and Afghan armies. ()

Coordinates: 37°35'50"N, 61°51'16"E

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Pokrovskaya Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque, Mary Museum, Wekilbazar District, Sport toplumy.

0.6 miS
Mosque
Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque, Mary
15 min walk • The Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque is a mosque in Mary, Turkmenistan. It was completed in 2009, during the rule of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. It is a prominent landmark in Mary with its four minarets.
0.8 miS
Museum
Mary Museum, Mary
21 min walk • Mary History Museum is a history museum of Mary, Turkmenistan, located in the center of the city. The exposition of the museum reflects the history and culture of Mary from ancient times to the present day, is unique in size and content of the exhibits.
3.7 miE
Neighbourhood
Wekilbazar District, Mary
94 min walk • Wekilbazar District is a district of Mary Province in Turkmenistan. The administrative center of the district is the town of Mollanepes.
0.9 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Sport toplumy, Mary
24 min walk • Sport Toplumy Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Mary, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home stadium for FC Merw. The stadium holds 10,000 people.