# Tourist Attractions in Ashgabat ![Ashgabat](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-100-a8b6094c24.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Asia](https://super.tours/asia)›[Turkmenistan](https://super.tours/asia/turkmenistan)›Ashgabat # Tourist Attractions in Ashgabat The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Ashgabat. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps. **3** Attractions **★4.7** Average rating **2** Categories ## About Ashgabat Ashgabat dazzles visitors with a white-marble skyline that gleams like a desert mirage and a surprisingly human scale of cultural grandeur. The city pairings grand monuments with contemplative parks, making strolls feel ceremonial in the heat of summer. Highlights include the Arch of Neutrality, the Independence Monument, and the National Museum, which offers insight into Turkmen history, art, and daily life. The Turkmen Carpet Museum showcases intricate regional weaving, while the Ruhy Mosque stands as a soaring testament to faith and craftsmanship. Elegant boulevards, fountains, and markets reveal a city that blends monumental ambition with warm hospitality, inviting curious explorers to uncover its modern heritage. Quick facts * Country Turkmenistan * Population 909,000 * Attractions 3 * Average rating 4.7 / 5 * Top category Religious site * Total reviews 686 ## Top-3 Tourist Attractions in Ashgabat Sort by Most popular Top rated Most reviewed Name A–Z Category Category All3 Religious site2 Park1 Show less Amenities & access Step-free entrance3 Restroom2 Accessible parking2 Good for kids1 Show less Reset ![Ertugrul Gazi Mosque — Religious site, rated 4.8/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/turkmenistan/ashgabat/ertugrul-gazi-mosque.webp) 1 Religious site MosquePlace Of WorshipAssociation Or Organization ### [Ertugrul Gazi Mosque](#a-ertugrul-gazi-mosque) 4.8 ★★★★★ 335 reviews Ertugrul Gazi Mosque in Ashgabat is a grand religious complex inspired by Ottoman design, blending intricate domes, elegant minarets, and expansive prayer halls. Visitors are drawn by its serene marble interiors, ornate calligraphy, and a tranquil courtyard, offering a glimpse into Turkmenistan’s evolving architectural landscape. The mosque serves as a spiritual hub for devotees and a striking landmark for travelers seeking cultural insight beyond city museums. Expect guided tours, peaceful spaces for reflection, and opportunities to observe daily prayers, framing a memorable balance of faith, art, and modern Turkmen identity. W9MX+5JM, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan **Opening hours** · Today: Closed * MondayClosed * Tuesday2:56 – 3:30 PM * WednesdayClosed * Thursday12:00 – 12:02 PM * FridayClosed * SaturdayClosed * SundayClosed Restroom Entrance Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/1565) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/1565) ![Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque — Religious site, rated 4.6/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/turkmenistan/ashgabat/turkmenbasy-ruhy-mosque.webp) 2 Religious site MosquePlace Of WorshipAssociation Or Organization ### [Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque](#a-turkmenbasy-ruhy-mosque) 4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews The Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque, also known as the Turkmenbashi Grand Mosque, is a monumental white-marble religious complex in Ashgabat. Completed in 2019, it stands as one of Central Asia’s largest mosques, with a sweeping main prayer hall, four soaring minarets and dazzling chandeliers. Its vast interior and surrounding gardens create a serene, almost cinematic setting that rewards visitors with impressive tilework, carpets, and architectural scale. Expect respectful dress, quiet contemplation, and guided or self-guided tours; the site often hosts religious and cultural events, offering a striking glimpse into Turkmenistan’s faith and modern identity. 2783+X3F, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan **Opening hours** · Today: Open 24 hours * MondayOpen 24 hours * TuesdayOpen 24 hours * WednesdayOpen 24 hours * ThursdayOpen 24 hours * FridayOpen 24 hours * SaturdayOpen 24 hours * SundayOpen 24 hours Restroom Entrance Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/1566) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/1566) ![Independence Park — Park, rated 4.6/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/turkmenistan/ashgabat/independence-park.webp) 3 Park ### [Independence Park](#a-independence-park) 4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews Independence Park, a vast, meticulously landscaped green heart in central Ashgabat, combines cultural symbolism with relaxing city scenery. Visitors stroll broad marble avenues lined with shaded trees, grand fountains, and sculpted monuments that celebrate Turkmenistan’s independence and national pride. The park is flanked by some of Ashgabat’s most striking white-marble architecture, offering striking photo opportunities at every turn. Inside or near the grounds you’ll find museums and cultural spaces, making it ideal for a day out: a peaceful stroll, a family outing, and a chance to observe local life amid gleaming façades. V9PJ+RMF, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan **Opening hours** · Today: Open 24 hours * MondayOpen 24 hours * TuesdayOpen 24 hours * WednesdayOpen 24 hours * ThursdayOpen 24 hours * FridayOpen 24 hours * SaturdayOpen 24 hours * SundayOpen 24 hours Good for kids Entrance [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/1567) No attractions match the selected filters. **Spend your holiday in Ashgabat with a local guide** Skip-the-line tickets, tours and guided experiences on GetYourGuide. 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