Ahal Province district, Turkmenistan

Places to visit near Arçabil

Arçabil is a town in Ahal Province district, Turkmenistan, home to about 3,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 256 places to visit — 86 forts & heritage, 25 mosques & dargahs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 parks. The must-see places are Turkmenistan Tower (18 km), National Zoological Museum (18 km) and Bicycle Monument (22 km).

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Arçabil at a glance

Location
Ahal Province district, Turkmenistan
Population
about 3,000
Coordinates
37.9150° N, 58.0899° E
Places within 50 km
256 (20 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks

Top places to visit near Arçabil

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arçabil: 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 Arçabil

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arçabil. The closest is President's Residence, Firuza (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Arçabil

26 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arçabil. The closest is Rahym Kerim (12 km); the best-known is Turkmenbashy Mosque (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arçabil

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arçabil. The closest is Garadag Gerşi (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Garadag Gerşi · viewpoint · Ahal Province · ~7 km
  • Pereval Bir · viewpoint · North Khorasan Province · ~16 km
  • Pereval Kaplan · viewpoint · North Khorasan Province · ~17 km
  • Kuh-e Bozin · viewpoint · North Khorasan Province · ~24 km
  • Garadepe · viewpoint · Ahal Province · ~11 km
  • Märkaw · viewpoint · Ahal Province · ~12 km

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Parks near Arçabil

21 parks within 100 km of Arçabil. The closest is Детский оздоровительный центр "Ýaşlyk" (12 km); the best-known is Children's World (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Arçabil

12 museums within 100 km of Arçabil. The closest is National Zoological Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arçabil

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arçabil. The closest is Sarany (18 km); the best-known is Central Botanical Garden (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arçabil

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arçabil
  2. 1 km President's Residence, Firuza · heritage site, Ahal Province
  3. 1 km Residence of Serdar Berdimuhamedov · heritage site, Ahal Province
  4. 17 km National Zoological Museum · museum, Ahal Province
  5. 23 km Turkmenbashy Mosque · mosque, Ahal Province
  6. 18 km Bicycle Monument · monument, Ahal Province
  7. 22 km Back to Arçabil

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    Within 15 km of Arçabil

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arçabil by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage8690President's Residence, Firuza (1 km)
    Other attractions8181Kozoluh (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2526Rahym Kerim (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1624Garadag Gerşi (7 km)
    Parks2121Детский оздоровительный центр "Ýaşlyk" (12 km)
    Museums1212National Zoological Museum (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens57Sarany (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs56تاج سد گلیل (24 km)
    Churches55SS. Cyril and Methodius Church (20 km)
    Waterfalls01Baba Aman Park (94 km)
    Caves01Peshchera Kov-Ata (82 km)

    Arçabil: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arçabil?

    Turkmenistan Tower (attraction, about 18 km), National Zoological Museum (museum, about 18 km), President's Residence, Firuza (heritage site, about 1 km), Residence of Serdar Berdimuhamedov (heritage site, about 1 km), Bicycle Monument (monument, about 22 km), Turkmenbashy Mosque (mosque, about 23 km).

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

    256 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 81 other attractions, 25 mosques & dargahs, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arçabil?

    President's Residence, Firuza, about 1 km by road; Residence of Serdar Berdimuhamedov (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Arçabil?

    Rahym Kerim, about 12 km by road; Suhan Kerim (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arçabil?

    Garadag Gerşi, about 7 km by road; Garadepe (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arçabil?

    Start in Arçabil, visit President's Residence, Firuza, then Residence of Serdar Berdimuhamedov, then National Zoological Museum, then Turkmenbashy Mosque, then Bicycle Monument, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arçabil?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and parks.

    Towns near Arçabil

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arçabil’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.