Places worth the detour in Ashgabat
14 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Nisa. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 14, ranked 14
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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2.Türkmenbaşy Mosque
Sacred sites · 21st century · Notable
Mosque and mausoleum in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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3.Arch of Neutrality
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Monument originally located in Ashgabat
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6.Turkmen Carpet Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museums in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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7.Jeitun
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Archaeological site of the Neolithic period in Turkmenistan
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8.Köpetdag Nature Reserve
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
Nature reserve in Turkmenistan
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10.Independence Square, Ashgabat
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Square in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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12.Turkmen State Circus
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Circus building in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
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13.Mollanepes Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Student theatre in Ashgabat, formerly seat of the Makhtumkuli drama theatre
