Places worth the detour in Dushanbe

13 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Dushanbe, Tajikistan, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Hisar Valley. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Built landmarks4 Museums & culture2 Nature & landscapes1 Parks & cemeteries1 Fun & leisure1

All 13, ranked 13

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Hisar Valley

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Place in Tajikistan

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2.Dushanbe Synagogue

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

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3.National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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4.State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tajikistan Sadriddin Ayni

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Opera house in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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5.St. Nicholas Cathedral

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

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6.Palace of Unity

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Headquarters of Tajikistan's ruling People's Democratic Party

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7.Dousti Square

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Urban square in Tajikistan

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8.Dushanbe Zoo

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Tajikistan

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9.Haji Yaqub Mosque

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

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10.Imam Abu Hanifa Grand Mosque

Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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11.Rudaki Park

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Park in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

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12.Ismoil Somoni monument in Dushanbe

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

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13.Gissar Fortress

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Fortress in Tajikistan

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