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Destination Guide Turkmenistan

Neutrality Arch

The Neutrality Arch was a monument located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The three-legged arch, which became known locally as "The Tripod", was 75 metres tall and was built in 1998 on the orders of Turkmenistan's President Saparmurat Niyazov to commemorate the country's official position of neutrality. It cost $12 million to construct. The monument was topped by a 12-metre tall gold-plated statue of Niyazov which rotated to always face the sun.

Located at 37.9369, 58.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Ashgabat, Destroyed landmarks, Buildings and structures completed in 1998, Monuments and memorials in Turkmenistan

Assembly of Turkmenistan

The Assembly (Mejlis) is the legislative branch of Turkmenistan. It has 125 members, elected for a five-year term in single-seat constituencies.

Located at 37.9308, 58.3794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National legislatures, Politics of Turkmenistan, 1938 establishments, Unicameral legislatures

Köpetdag Stadium

Köpetdag Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for Köpetdag Aşgabat and Talyp Sporty Aşgabat. The stadium holds 26,000 people and was built in 1997.

Located at 37.9494, 58.3701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Turkmenistan, Multi-purpose stadiums in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat

Ruhyýet Palace

Rukhiyet Palace is a palace in the capital city of Asgabat in Turkmenistan.

Located at 37.9325, 58.3778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Palaces in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat

Türkmenbaşy Palace

Türkmenbaşy Palace is a palace in the capital city of Asgabat in Turkmenistan. It has been the presidential headquarters and home of the president of Turkmenistan for many years. President Saparmurat Niyazov, who styled himself Türkmenbaşy, and for whom it is named, lived in the palace between 1997 and his death in 2006.

Located at 37.9343, 58.3806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Palaces in Turkmenistan, Presidential palaces, Official residences in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat

Turkmen State University

Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly is one of the leading universities in Turkmenistan, located in the capital of Ashgabat. It is named after Magtymguly Pyragy, a Turkmen poet.

Located at 37.9308, 58.3872 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Turkmenistan, Buildings and structures in Ashgabat

Nisa-Çandybil Stadium

Nisa-Çandybil Stadium (formerly Dagdan Stadium and Locomotive stadium) is a stadium in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as the home for FC Aşgabat and Nisa Asgabat. It has a capacity of 1,500.

Located at 37.9425, 58.3937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Turkmenistan, Ashgabat

Turkmen Carpet Museum

The Turkmen Carpet Museum or the National Carpet Museum is a national museum, situated on 5 Gorogly Street in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It opened on 24 October 1994. It has the largest collection of Turkmen carpets of any museum. It has a rich collection of Turkmen carpets from the medieval through to the 20th century, including over 1000 carpets from the 18th and 19th centuries. Aside from its extensive collection of antique carpets, it has many carpet articles, chuvals, khurjuns, torba etc.

Located at 37.9406, 58.3779 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums in Turkmenistan, Museums established in 1994, Ashgabat