Ahal Province district, Turkmenistan

Places to visit near Annau

Annau is a town in Ahal Province district, Turkmenistan, home to about 27,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 259 places to visit — 94 forts & heritage, 22 parks, 13 mosques & dargahs and 11 museums. The must-see places are Hazret Omar Mosque (11 km), Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque (14 km) and Independence Monument (15 km).

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Annau at a glance

Location
Ahal Province district, Turkmenistan
Population
about 27,526
Coordinates
37.8875° N, 58.5160° E
Places within 50 km
259 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Annau

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Annau: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Annau

107 forts & heritage within 100 km of Annau. The closest is Anau (2 km); the best-known is Independence Monument (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Annau

22 parks within 100 km of Annau. The closest is Buýsanç (4 km); the best-known is First (Pervyy) Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Annau

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Annau. The closest is Seyit Jemaleddin Mosque (3 km); the best-known is Hazret Omar Mosque (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Annau

15 museums within 100 km of Annau. The closest is White Wheat Museum (4 km); the best-known is Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Annau

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Annau. The closest is Pereval Gasan-Gedyk (26 km); the best-known is Shamkhal Valley (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Annau

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Annau. The closest is Botanic Garden Entrance (20 km); the best-known is Central Botanical Garden (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Annau

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Annau
  2. 11 km Hazret Omar Mosque · mosque, Ahal Province
  3. 4 km Independence Monument · monument, Ahal Province
  4. 6 km Children's World · park, Ahal Province
  5. 3 km First (Pervyy) Park · park, Ahal Province
  6. 1 km Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque · mosque, Ahal Province
  7. 14 km Back to Annau

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From travellers near Annau

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How to reach Annau

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    Within 15 km of Annau

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Annau by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage94107Anau (2 km)
    Other attractions9797Annau South Mound (2 km)
    Parks2222Buýsanç (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1315Seyit Jemaleddin Mosque (3 km)
    Museums1115White Wheat Museum (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints813Pereval Gasan-Gedyk (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Botanic Garden Entrance (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Ozero Sportivnoye (13 km)
    Churches44Church of the Resurrection (16 km)

    Annau: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Annau?

    Hazret Omar Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque (mosque, about 14 km), Independence Monument (monument, about 15 km), First (Pervyy) Park (park, about 16 km), Children's World (park, about 16 km), Museum of Fine Arts of Turkmenistan (museum, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Annau?

    259 places on Spotwander: 94 forts & heritage, 97 other attractions, 22 parks, 13 mosques & dargahs, 11 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Annau?

    Anau, about 2 km by road; Annau Archeological Site (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Annau?

    Buýsanç, about 4 km by road; 100 Fountain Park (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Annau?

    Seyit Jemaleddin Mosque, about 3 km by road; Hezreti Osman Metjit (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Annau?

    Start in Annau, visit Hazret Omar Mosque, then Independence Monument, then Children's World, then First (Pervyy) Park, then Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Annau?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Annau

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