Top Things to do in Turkistan
Things to do in Turkistan, Turkistan Region: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Turkistan, Kazakhstan including Esim Khan Mausoleum, Railway Station Building, The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Mausoleum of Rabigi Sultan Begim, Gaukhar Ana Mausoleum.
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1. Esim Khan Mausoleum
2. Railway Station Building
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Turkestan Station is part of a station buildings complex built during the construction of the southern branch of the Orenburg - Tashkent railway. It includes three main lounges: the lobby and waiting rooms for passengers of the first and second class. The architect specifically enhanced the importance of these rooms with high facades, which gives the building a solemn and elegant look.
3. The Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Built in the 14th century by Tamerlane to commemorate the Sufi leader, the building is a national symbol.
Reviewed By 291genej - Silver Spring, United States
After visiting the Otrar Ruins and its nearby Arystan Bab Mausoleum, our guide drove 60 km north to this excellent site. We walked a long paved lane of Koranic Verses to a rose garden viewpoint of this beautiful Timurid Architecture. After paying 500 Kzt each, we entered the large hall featuring a huge 2 Ton bronze cauldron (returned from Russia's Hermitage), a front with historic candle holders, and original doors. No photography policy was being vigorously enforced but broken by many visitors. Very worthwhile site to include camel rides, drinking fresh camel's milk, and touring an underground mosque.
4. Mausoleum of Rabigi Sultan Begim
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
The mausoleum is a beautiful monument of eastern architecture. Its central part is made in the form of a cylinder, the top is covered with domes. The mausoleum consists of five rooms. The monument has survived to our time in a very poor, destroyed state. The first research work was carried out in 1954 by the scientist K.A.Shaurin. In 1980, thanks to restoration work, the monument acquired its orig
5. Gaukhar Ana Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Gauhar ana was built in honor of the daughter of the great poet and thinker Khoja Ahmed Yasawi. Monument of national significance. It is located 400-500 meters on the left side of the Turkestan-Schauelder highway. Since 1989, it has been included in the register of monuments of the Azret Sultan Museum-Reserve and taken under state protection.
