Dushanbe
Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, is a beautiful city of stark contrasts between the old and the new. Old Soviet-era buildings stand adjacent to new massive state buildings and monuments, and there always seems to be a tension between the demolition of the old and the construction of the new.Places of Interest
Highlights include Palace of Nations and National Library of Tajikistan.
Palace of Nations
The Palace of the Nation is the official residence of the President of Tajikistan. It is located on Shirinshoh Shohtemur Street in central Dushanbe. The Presidential Palace is surrounded by the Dushanbe Flagpole to the north, Rudaki Park to the east, Dousti Square to the south and Varzob River to the west.National Library of Tajikistan
Library
Photo: Шухрат Саъдиев, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Library of Tajikistan located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan is the main library of the country, specializing in preserving cultural heritage of the peoples of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre
Theater building
Photo: Зинҳор Насрӣ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre, formerly known as the Tajik Musical Theatre, is a historic Soviet-era building and musical theatre in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The building was named after Tajik poet Sadriddin Ayni.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Choryakkoron and Chorbogh.
Choryakkoron
Suburb
Choryakkoron is a village and jamoat in Tajikistan. It is located in Rudaki District, one of the Districts of Republican Subordination. The jamoat has a total population of 14496.
Chorbogh
Village
Chorbogh is a village and jamoat in Tajikistan. It is located in Varzob District, one of the Districts of Republican Subordination. The jamoat has a total population of 31,585. Chorbogh is situated 10 km north of Dushanbe.
Dushanbe
- Also known as: “Gorod Dushanbe” and “Душанбе”
- Location: Dushanbe, Karategin, Tajikistan, Central Asia, Asia
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Latitude
38.5734° or 38° 34′ 24″ northLongitude
68.7787° or 68° 46′ 44″ eastPopulation
543,000Elevation
825 metres (2,707 feet)Open location code
8JCCHQFH+8FGeoNames ID
1221873
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