Turkmenistan
Ashgabat is a striking planned city lined with white marble buildings. Travel information on the country is scarce, leaving little to research in advance.
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Ashgabat
Ashgabat is the capital of Turkmenistan, situated at the foot of the Kopet Dag mountains. It serves as the country's central transportation hub.
30 sights 9 guides Ashgabat International Airport (ASB)
Mary
Mary is Turkmenistan's second-largest city, located where the Karakum Canal meets the Murgab River. Visitors can explore sites such as the Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque, the Mary Museum, and Pokrovskaya Church.
3 sights 9 guides Mary Airport (MYP)
Daşoguz
Dashoguz is the capital of Dashoguz Province in northern Turkmenistan. It was formerly known as Tashauz, a name meaning 'stone spring.'
1 sight 9 guides Dashoguz Airport (TAZ)
Top sights in Turkmenistan
Temples & religious sites
Türkmenbaşy Mosque
This mosque stands about 7 km west of Ashgabat. It shares its grounds with the mausoleum of former President Saparmurat Niyazov, who once led Turkmenistan.
Temples & religious sites
Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
One of Ashgabat's most iconic mosques, featuring four minarets and a central dome that create a striking exterior. Inside, elaborate stained-glass decorations make it worth a leisurely look around.
Views & landmarks
Independence Monument, Ashgabat
The Independence Monument was designed with inspiration from traditional Turkmen tents and women's traditional headwear. Standing 91 meters tall and topped with a golden spire, it has an observation deck offering views over downtown Ashgabat.
Views & landmarks
Yyldyz Hotel
A 24-story luxury hotel in Ashgabat, built in 2013. Standing 107 meters tall, it's a landmark that stands out in the city skyline.
Museums & galleries
Turkmen Carpet Museum
This national museum in Ashgabat is dedicated to traditional Turkmen carpets. It brings together intricately patterned carpet works in one place.
Temples & religious sites
Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque
Completed in 2009, this mosque draws attention with its four minarets. It's regarded as one of the leading landmarks of Mary.
Castles & palaces
Oguzhan Palace
This presidential palace stands on Independence Square in Ashgabat, striking for its golden dome and white marble facade. The interior is closed to visitors, but its grand exterior can be admired from the square.
Heritage & monuments
Monument to the Constitution
At 185 meters, this monument is the second-tallest structure in Turkmenistan and is lavishly decorated with marble. Inside, it houses a museum and library among other attractions worth exploring.
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