Ashgabat, Turkmenistan: An Architectural Paradise

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Did you know that there is a capital city in Central Asia that is an absolute paradise for lovers of architecture?

The city of Ashgabat, which is the largest city in Turkmenistan with a population of just over 1,000,000, is world-renowned for its beautiful buildings. The theme of this city is white, which has given it the nickname “The White City.”

After its separation from the Soviet Union, leaders in Turkmenistan decided to make Ashgabat into a city with a beautiful and unique architectural style. Since the early 1990s, the government has erected a wide variety of white buildings and monuments, made primarily with marble, to make this dream a reality.

The city has an array of striking and beautiful palaces with this architectural them. From the brand new Wedding Palace to the Oguzkhan Presidential Palace, you will marvel at the white buildings that blend modernist elements with traditional architecture.

Be sure to check out the Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque as well as the city’s other religious centers, as well, to see just how prevalent this new architectural theme is in Ashgabat.

If you want to see a city with unique and beautiful architecture and buildings, there is no doubt that Ashgabat should be near the top of your list!