Dushanbe travel guide

See

• Haji Yaqub Mosque
• Sari Osiyo Mosque
• Ismaili Centre
• St. Nicholas Cathedral
• Gurminj Museum of Musical Instruments
• National Museum of Tajikistan
• Monument of Amir Ismail Samani
• Rudaki statue
• Dushanbe Flagpole
• Vahdat Palace
• National Bank of Tajikistan
• Tajik State National University

Do

• Aquapark Dolphin
• Circus
• Botanical Gardens
• Dushanbe Zoo
• Park named after S. Ayni
• Victory Park
• Ayni Opera and Ballet Theatre
• Lahuti Drama Theatre
• Puppet theatre
• Parasty Theatre
• Summer theatre
• Youth Theatre named after M. Vahidova

Drink

While drinking alcohol openly isn't strictly allowed, you'd never know and the outdoor beer cafes are some of the nicest places to spend a sunny afternoon; priced at 4-5 somoni per beer, they are also some of the cheapest. You'll always be able to find "zakuskas" here, snacks to have alongside beer. Plaited smoked cheese, "kasichky" ("chechil") and small pieces of battered fish are popular, as is "kurut", hard salty balls of parmesan-like cheese.

Stay safe

In general, Dushanbe is safe but robberies and street crime do sometimes occur even in broad daylight although this is rare. The police force can sometimes seem a little ineffective. Avoid attracting police attention, as the law enforcement officials are primarily concerned with augmenting their small income. People tend to be private and conservative but with a little effort they can be incredibly welcoming and genuine. Many people complain about corrupt airport officials, who try to scam departing passengers. For further information and how to avoid problems Google "Dushanbe airport scam".