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Recommended sightseeing time:1-2 hour
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Maydani Azadi (Freedom Square), Dushanbe 734000 TajikistanMap
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  • KatielouAustralia
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    Impressive Monument

    One of the most iconic statues in Dushanbe that celebrates Ismoil Somoni, the man whom the currency is named after. Ismoil Somoni was the founder of the Samanid Dynasty in the 10th century. Well worth...

    Reviewed on Jul 8, 2023
  • ThomasHoehn
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    Somoni Standing Tall in Central Dushanbe

    You can't miss this massive statue of Ismail Samani in the center of Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Monument of Ismail Samani​ born in 849. With the end of Soviet rule in Tajikistan, Ismail's legacy was reh...

    Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
  • explorepamir
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    Somoni Monument

    Located at the heart of this vibrant city a selfie, group photo or just a pic with the mountainous backdrop are all high on most visitor's lists.  The actual figure of Ismoil Somoni is 13 meters high ...

    Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
  • Dirk W
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    Not Lenin

    Obviously in the center of Dushanbe stands Somoni, the recently discovered hero of Tajikistan. Since independence it was crucial to find a nationalistic figure to replace Lenin, an unpleasant reminder...

    Reviewed on Nov 19, 2022
  • MadanGopalM
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    Glory from Yesteryears.

    Most impressive monument at sprawling square, located at central place this is Statue of national icon Ismoili Somoni, a 10th century Samanid ruler. Two lions adorn the Statue on both sides. A must vi...

    Reviewed on Nov 8, 2022
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