Most Traveled-to Cities in Turkmenistan

• Ashgabat

  Modern architecture, historical landmarks

  Key Attractions: Turkmenistan Museum of History and Ethnography, Arch of Neutrality, Palace of Turkmenbashi

• Turkmenabat

  Natural wonders, ancient sites

  Key Attractions: Darvaza Gas Crater (Door to Hell), Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum

• Mary

  UNESCO World Heritage Site, archaeological ruins

  Key Attractions: Ancient Merv (Sultan Kala), Nebit Dag Gas Reserve

• Dashoguz

  Ancient Islamic architecture, historical monuments

  Key Attractions: Kunya-Urgench Minaret of Gyaur Kala

• Turkmenbashi

  Maritime culture, modern infrastructure

  Key Attractions: Turkmenbashi Palace, Caspian Sea coastline