Dushanbe Flagpole & Palace of the Nation
Парчами Душанбе / Қасри Миллат
Once the tallest flagpole in the world at 165 m, standing across the park from the golden-domed Palace of the Nation. Together they form Dushanbe's most striking landmark pair.
The national flagpole is 165 m tall and was the tallest in the world when it was completed in 2011. It flies a huge flag measuring 30 by 60 m, visible from most parts of Dushanbe. The Flag Park around it has fountains, sculptures and a wide plaza. Next to it, the Palace of the Nation (Kokhi Millat) is the presidential residence and venue for state events. Its golden dome and colonnades are impressive, but it can only be admired from outside. Photographing the guards is forbidden, so follow the instructions posted on site. Both sites are linked to Rudaki Park and the Ismoili Somoni Monument, are open to the public free of charge, and look most beautiful in the evening and at night when the lights come on.
Opening hours
Open all day (Palace of Nationalities viewed from outside only)
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Tajikistan
- Rudaki Park
- National Library of Tajikistan
- Ismoil Somoni Monument
- Chaikhana Rohat
- Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments
- Kokhi Navruz (Navruz Palace)
- National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan