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Squares of Dushanbe

Ozodi Square

This is the most beautiful of the old squares of Dushanbe adorning the capital of Tajikistan. The square is located at the intersection of major highways in the city, such as Ismail Samani Street and Rudaki Avenue. The decoration of the square was the majestic building of the Presidential PalacePresidential Palace - one of the largest buildings of the mid-20th century. The magnificent facade of the majestic building of the Palace of the President of Tajikistan opens directly onto the square. Its construction was begun in the 50s, and finally completed in 1985. The architecture of the building perfectly harmonizes the two styles - Central Asian historicism and Russian classicism. The building itself, designed by Stefan Lukich Anisimov, chairman of the board of the Union of Architects of Tajikistan, is a recognized masterpiece and monument of architecture.

Behind the ranks of dark fluffy firs, separating the residence from the square, there are two picturesque symmetrical fountains and they are surrounded by lush carpets of flower beds. The square has become the center of attraction for citizens and tourists; lovers meet here, concerts and demonstrations are held. Here are all the major festive events - folk festivals, mass processions and military parades.

Ismoil Somoni Square

Somoni SquareIsmoil Somoni Square is the central square of the capital. Ismoila Somoni - the founder of the first state of the Tajiks, which existed in the IX – X centuries. The square is decorated with a memorial complex in honor of the 1100th anniversary of the Samanid State, with a sculptural image of Ismoil Somoni. On the square is the Government House of Tajikistan.

Square Sadriddin Aini

This is one of the main squares of the capital, named after the bright Tajik writer Sadriddin Aini. In 1978, the 100th anniversary of the great writer was celebrated in Tajikistan and a monument was erected in his honor. Now you can see the characters of his works, which are built around the statue of Aini. The Republican Institute of Arts is located on the square.

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