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Nestled between the Kopet Dag range and the Kara Kum desert, Ashgabat is a flat, sometimes dusty city twinkling with unique architecture. As a marker of Turkmenistan's official neutrality, the city's most recognizable monument, the Neutrality Arch, rotates during the daylight hours, facing the sun throughout the entire day. The city is home to many mosques and markets, as well as important museums, including one memorializing the 1948 earthquake that decimated the population.
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“In city center,”

Sheraton Grand Turkmen Hotel

3 of 5 stars
marje
Istanbul
Nov 11, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I visited Turkmenistan 2009 in February and September. Choosed this hotel for its location, stayed totally 11 days. Hotel is typical USSR style. Staff also same. Do not wait for a real 4-5 stared...more

“Beds are comfortable”

Sheraton Grand Turkmen Hotel

2 of 5 stars
g2driver
Houston, Texas
Oct 19, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Hotel is not that great, although may be rated 5 stars? The rooms are small, not as clean as I'd like! (I did have hair all over my bathroom floor)... I have stayed here several times and find the...more

“My favorite Restaurant in Ashgabat”

Minara Restaurant

4 of 5 stars
haresh2009
Hanoi
Sep 9, 2009

Good place to eat out in the evenings Restaurant Minara on the 5th and 6th floor of the famous 5 legs monument. More than 300 dishes to choose from and good food, good service and good view of 360...more

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