Ashgabat, Turkmenistan’s capital, greets visitors with broad avenues of gleaming white marble, towering fountains and a quiet rhythm framed by the arid Karakum desert and the foothills of the Köpetdag range. Its spacious streets, monumental squares and modest museums give a distinctive sense of place.
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Late spring brings mild temperatures and the city’s gardens and fountains sparkle under clear skies, making walks along the boulevards especially pleasant.
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