Rudaki Park
Боғи Рӯдакӣ
The main park in central Dushanbe, centred on a statue of the Persian poet Rudaki and surrounded by fountains, flower beds and government buildings.
Rudaki Park lies beside Rudaki Avenue, the city's main thoroughfare, and is the most central urban park in the capital. On its central axis stands a statue of Rudaki, the father of Tajik-Persian classical poetry, with a mosaic arch behind it. Around the park are the Presidential Palace, the Parliament building and one of the world's tallest flagpoles (about 165 m). Neatly trimmed flower beds and a musical fountain light up at night, and it is a favourite spot for local families to stroll in the evening. You can combine a visit with the nearby Ismoili Somoni Monument to the north and the National Library across the street. The walk takes about one to two hours. Summer days are very hot, so early morning and evening are best. Note that photography is prohibited near the Presidential Palace and government buildings, and security guards may remind you of this. Follow their instructions.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Library of Tajikistan
- Dushanbe Flagpole & Palace of the Nation
- Ismoil Somoni Monument
- National Museum of Tajikistan
- Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments
- Chaikhana Rohat
- National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan
- Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre