Dushanbe, Capital city in Gissar valley, Tajikistan
The Varzob River flows through Dushanbe, a city situated at 706 meters elevation between mountain ranges with tree-lined boulevards and numerous public squares.
The settlement transformed from a market village into the capital of the Tajik Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic in 1924, experiencing significant industrial development.
The National Museum of Tajikistan presents extensive collections about regional history, while Rudaki Park serves as a central gathering space for residents.
The city maintains a network of bus routes connecting four administrative districts, with most residential buildings constructed as single-story structures due to seismic considerations.
The name Dushanbe derives from the Persian word for Monday, referencing the day when the traditional market operated in this former trading post.
Location: Tajikistan
Inception: 17 century
Elevation above the sea: 706 m
Website: https://dushanbe.tj
GPS coordinates: 38.57627,68.78636
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:14
Tajikistan features alpine lakes with clear waters, mountain ranges exceeding 5000 meters, and medieval fortresses. The country has deep valleys, high-altitude hot springs, and ancient archaeological sites. In the capital Dushanbe, there are museums, theaters, and parks. The Pamir Highway passes through the mountains to Kyrgyzstan, connecting towns located at over 3600 meters above sea level.
Dushanbe Flagpole
621 m
Pamir Stadium
1.8 km
Hisor Range
68.4 km
Imam Abu Hanifa Grand Mosque
3 km
Palace of the Nation
674 m
National Library of Tajikistan
399 m
Khalchayan
77.1 km
Dushanbe Synagogue
8.7 km
Rudaki Park, Dushanbe
175 m
Zarafshan Range
79 km
State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Tajikistan Sadriddin Ayni
1.1 km
Dushanbe Zoo
1.6 km
Chimtarga
86.1 km
National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
1.8 km
Palace of Unity
1.5 km
Dushanbe aquapark
4.6 km
Rudaki-Mausoleum
106.3 km
Palace of the governor of Khulbuk
111.6 km
Stadium Metallurg 1st District
50.1 km
Мавзолей С. Айни
5.5 km
Parki Druzhba Narodov
6.6 km
Hisar Fortress
19.7 km
Monument to Ismail Samani
275 m
Water park
4.5 km
Haji-Yakub-Moschee
1.3 km
Kuli Dushanbe (Dushanbe Lake)
11.4 km
Darab-Qal'a
64.7 km
Academic Theatre Abolqasem Lahouti
993 mReviews
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