Architecture

Turkmenistan became a UNESCO member in 1993, and the country established its National Commission for UNESCO in 1997.

In this material, we decided, on the one hand, to provide an official overview of the cities of Turkmenistan, and on the other hand, to discuss them from a tourism perspective.

Nestled in the southern outskirts of Ashgabat, Independence Park stands as a captivating attraction near 10-Anniversary of Prosperity Avenue and Archabil Avenue.

In Ashgabat, every street, every structure is a brushstroke on the canvas of cultural richness. Explore the city where the past and the present harmonize, and the artistry of innovation unfolds at every step.

The Bahai religion originated in Iran in the middle of the 19th century and came to Turkmenistan even before Russian Empire advances into its territory.

The Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum was built in the ancient Silk Road oasis city of Merv in the 12th century. Believed to be the largest city in the world, Merv boasted a population of over one million in medieval times.

The memorial complex “People’s Memory” in Ashgabat stands as a significant monument, honoring the fallen soldiers of Turkmenistan.

The Ashgabat shopping and entertainment center was opened on October 26, 2021. The interiors of the Ashgabat shopping center are made in a neoclassical style.

Sarahs is an oasis city in the Ahal velayat (province) of Turkmenistan, the administrative center of the Sarahs etrap (district). In the early Middle Ages, it was one of the oases of the ancient Silk Road, lying between Mashhad in the west and Merv in the east.

Abiverd, also known as Abiward or Abi-ward, was an important ancient Sassanian city in the Ahal velayat (province) of modern-day Turkmenistan.