Tajikistan

Museums & galleries

Tajikistan National Museum

The national museum of Tajikistan, located in the capital, Dushanbe. It's a great place to explore a collection spanning the country's history and culture.

Museums & galleries

Historical Museum of Sughd

Located inside Khujand Fortress, a reconstruction of the old city walls in Khujand, Tajikistan's second-largest city. After your visit, you can stroll along the Syr Darya River on the city's north side or take a relaxing gondola ride.

Museums & galleries

National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan

This museum in Dushanbe is best known for its collection of murals excavated at Panjakent. It offers a look into Tajikistan's ancient history and artifacts.

Views & landmarks

Tajik–Afghan bridge at Tem-Demogan

This bridge across the Panj River links Tajikistan and Afghanistan and opened in 2002. It was the first of four bridges built with support from the Aga Khan Foundation.

Culture & venues

State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tajikistan Sadriddin Ayni

An opera and ballet theater in Dushanbe housed in a Soviet-era building. Named after the Tajik poet Sadriddin Ayni, it hosts ballet and opera performances.

Temples & religious sites

St. Nicholas Cathedral

A Russian Orthodox cathedral in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. As the seat of the Diocese of Dushanbe and Tajikistan, it's a great place to admire Orthodox church architecture.

Parks & gardens

Dousti Square

The largest square in Dushanbe, connected to Rudaki Avenue and serving as a central hub linking various parts of the city. Its open space is a great spot to take in the city's atmosphere.

Castles & palaces

Palace of Unity

This building on Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe's main street in Tajikistan, serves as the ruling party's headquarters and a venue for international conferences. It's worth a look during a stroll through the city as a symbol of Dushanbe's political life.