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Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and around
A day in Ashgabat · 9:30–17:15 · 5 stops
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mapvivid.com/ashgabat/itineraries/ertugrul-gazi-mosque-and-aroundA walking day around Fine Arts Museum, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and Wedding Palace, with a lunch break nearby and Independence Park to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Fine Arts Museum ↗1 h 30 min
Museum of Turkmen and international art
- Check opening days
- Small entry fee
↓ 5 min walk
11:002Ertugrul Gazi Mosque ↗1 hDress code
Turkish-built mosque in the central district with golden domes
- Remove shoes
- Visit outside prayer times
↓ 4 min walk
12:153Wedding Palace ↗1 hAt night
Eight-sided building with a glass globe, used for civil weddings
- Impressive at night
- Photograph from outside
Lunch
13:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 4 min walk
Afternoon
14:304Turkmen Carpet Museum ↗1 h 30 min
Museum housing one of the largest handmade carpets in the world
- Allow 1 hour
- Closed some days, check ahead
↓ 11 min walk
16:155Independence Park ↗1 hAt night
Large park with fountains and monuments
- Walk in the evening
- Fountains are lit at night
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Ashgabat tips
Transportation
- Use official taxis: Arrange taxis through your hotel or a registered service, and agree the fare before setting off since meters are not common.
- Try the city buses: Ashgabat has a cheap and clean bus network; ask hotel staff for routes, as signs are mostly in Turkmen or Russian.
- Plan with your guide: Most tourist visas require a registered guide or agency, so coordinate trips outside the city like the Darvaza crater with them.
Local Hacks
- Keep your registration slips: Hold on to hotel registration documents, as you may be asked for them when leaving the country.
- Expect limited internet: Many websites, apps and VPNs are blocked, so download maps and anything you need before you arrive.
- Visit the bazaar on weekends: The big Sunday market at Tolkuchka is the liveliest time to browse carpets, textiles and local food.
Saving
- Bring clean cash: Card acceptance is limited and foreign cards often fail, so bring enough crisp US dollars and change them as needed.
- Eat at local cafes: Simple cafes and canteens serving plov, shashlik and soups cost far less than hotel restaurants.
- Shop at the bazaar: Prices for food and souvenirs at the Altyn Asyr (Tolkuchka) bazaar are usually lower than in hotels, and some bargaining is normal.
Security
- Be careful with photos: Photographing government buildings, police, the military and some monuments can cause trouble, so ask before you shoot.
- Carry your passport: Police may check documents, so keep your passport, visa and registration papers with you at all times.
- Exchange money officially: Only change money at banks or official exchange points; street exchange can bring legal problems for visitors.
Cultural
- Dress modestly: Turkmenistan is conservative, so wear long trousers or skirts and covered shoulders, especially in mosques and the countryside.
- Respect bread: Bread (chorek) is treated with great respect; never put it upside down or throw it away in front of hosts.
- Try local dishes: Taste plov, manty dumplings, dograma and green tea, which is served constantly and offered as a sign of hospitality.
Weather/Clothing
- Prepare for desert heat: Summers are extremely hot and dry, so wear loose light clothing, a hat and sunglasses and drink plenty of water.
- Pack warm layers in winter: Winters can be cold with frosty nights, so bring a proper jacket from December to February.
- Visit in spring or autumn: April, May, September and October offer the most comfortable temperatures for walking around the marble city.
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Day 1 of 19:30–17:155 stops
Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and around
A walking day around Fine Arts Museum, Ertugrul Gazi Mosque and Wedding Palace, with a lunch break nearby and Independence Park to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 h 30 minMuseum of Turkmen and international art
3 tips
- Check opening days
- Small entry fee
- Allow an hour
📷 Photos
5 min walk
211:00 · 1 hTurkish-built mosque in the central district with golden domes
- Tip: Dress code
2 tips
- Remove shoes
- Visit outside prayer times
📷 Photos
4 min walk
312:15 · 1 hEight-sided building with a glass globe, used for civil weddings
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Impressive at night
- Photograph from outside
- Check restrictions
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 13:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps4 min walk
Afternoon
414:30 · 1 h 30 minMuseum housing one of the largest handmade carpets in the world
3 tips
- Allow 1 hour
- Closed some days, check ahead
- Photography may cost extra
📷 Photos
11 min walk
516:15 · 1 hLarge park with fountains and monuments
- Tip: At night
3 tips
- Walk in the evening
- Fountains are lit at night
- Avoid midday heat
📷 Photos
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.