Galkynysh Square, Ashgabat
Native name | Galkynysh meýdany (Turkmen) |
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Type | Square |
Location | Ashgabat, Turkmenistan |
Construction | |
Completion | 6 January 2011[1] |
Other | |
Known for | Is near the Presidential Palace |
Galkynysh Square (Square of Revival) is a square in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It sits at the intersection of Turkmenbashi and Galkynysh Avenues.[2]
Landmarks on or near the square include:
- Palace of Congresses
- Oguzkhan Presidential Palace
- Nusai Hotel[3]
- Monument to the Constitution
See also
References
- ^ "Square of Revival inaugurated in Ashgabat | Turkmenistan.ru". www.turkmenistan.ru.
- ^ "In January of 2011 the list of sites of Ashgabat was complemented with the square of Revival (Galkynysh) at the intersection of two avenues – Turkmenbashi and Galkynysh, with an impressive monument in its center – a triumphal column crowned with the globe and presidential standard".
- ^ "The luxury "Nusai" hotel stands on the opposite side of the University, across Galkynysh square with circular traffic intersection. This is one of the first post-Soviet structures, far from being the most successful, that has been completely renovated in accordance with the new image of the center. Looking totally different, the hotel faces the palace".