Map of cities in Turkmenistan

Ashgabat is also the country's leader in the number of architectural and historical attractions. Many sightseeing tours of the city start with the Turkmenbashi Ruhi Mosque, the largest single-domed mosque in the world. The mosque got its name in honor of the country's first president and was built relatively recently, in 2004. The building covering an area of 18,000 square meters is striking in its size. The mosque has two separate halls for men and women, which can accommodate up to 10,000 … Read more