Turkmenistan

Matkaopas

The Kutlug-Timur minaret raises its column high above a vast flat plain of this UNESCO world heritage area.
The Kutlug-Timur minaret raises its column high above a vast flat plain of this UNESCO world heritage area.
Ashgabat is a city of white marble with very few people in evidence in the streets (admittedly it is hot right now). I think they must have revived Turkey's marble market single-handedly!
Alternatively called Derweze or the door to hell, this crater can be found in the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan, north of Ashgabat. While drilling in 1971, the Soviets tapped into this cavern filled with natural gas. They lit it thinking it would burn itself out in a matter of days. Not so, as you can see! It was mighty hot around the crater's edge, especially when there was a gust of wind. Can you see the people standing near the edge at the back in the middle? That will give you an idea of the size.
You can see the golden statue of the first president presiding over his children atop the Arch of Neutrality. He is facing the city of Ashgabat, while behind him are the mountains separating Turkmenistan from Iran. The arch of Neutrality confirms Turkmenistan's decision to stay neutral in any conflicts after they left the Soviet Union. You can take a ride up into the tower. Can you see the bottom lift on the right leg of the tower?

Suositut kaupungit kohteessa Turkmenistan

Derweze
Derweze
Aavikot, Maisema ja Luonnonpuistot
Ota seuraavaksi lomakohteeksesi Derweze ja koe sen aavikkomaisemat sekä monet muut nähtävyydet!

Vierailun arvoisia kohteita

  • Darvaza Flaming Crater -kraatteri
Ashgabat
Ashgabat
Musikaalit, Aavikot ja Hevosratsastus
Viehättävä Ashgabat odottaa: koe sen musikaalit, aavikkomaisemat, muistomerkit ja monet muut nähtävyydet!
Turkmenbashi
Turkmenbashi
Uinti, Meri ja Kirkot
Aika lähteä lomalle! Koe merenrannastaan, kirkoistaan ja rannoistaan tunnettu Turkmenbashi.
Mary
Mary
Temppelit, Linna ja Arkkitehtuuri
Pidätkö temppeleistä, linnoista ja historiallisista paikoistaan valtavasti? Valitse seuraavaksi matkakohteeksesi Mary!

Turkmenistan

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