About
Capitale et plus grande ville du Turkménistan, connue pour ses nombreux bâtiments en marbre blanc et son statut de l'une des villes les plus chères au monde.
Ashgabat is the capital and largest city of Turkmenistan, set in the Ahal Region of Central Asia. It is a city that many visitors come to see for its appearance, which is unlike most capitals in the world. Its broad avenues and public buildings are widely known for being faced in white marble, giving the centre a bright, carefully ordered look.
What a visit offers
- Architecture: The white marble buildings are the city's most distinctive feature, and walking through the central districts is the most direct way to see them.
- A planned capital: The city's layout and scale give a clear sense of how a modern capital has been arranged, with wide streets and open spaces between major structures.
- Setting: Ashgabat sits in the Ahal Region, so the surrounding landscape of the country is within reach for those who want to look beyond the city.
Things to know before you go
Ashgabat is also known as one of the world's most expensive cities, so visitors should plan their budget with that in mind. It is a destination that suits travellers interested in urban design and in seeing a capital that stands out from others in the region. Those who arrive with curiosity about its streets and buildings will find a visit focused and easy to shape around their own interests.