Tag: Architecture
Large-scale construction
Ashgabat has witnessed radical transformation due to the large-scale construction campaign initiated by Saparmurat Niyazov, first leader of independent Turkmenistan. Thanks to the links with Turkmen government, French construction… [...]
Sports Palace
The interior of the Bishkek Sports Palace showcases traditional Kyrgyz ornaments. Credit: Antonin Lechat (France) Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Circus in an UFO
The nearly fifty year old circus of Bishkek is unique, not only because of his special architecture. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the day… [...]
Inside a mosque
Interior of a beautiful 16th century mosque in northern Tajikistan. Credit: Simon Massicotte Find all of our photos of the day here. [...]
Khujand-Centre
At the central square of Khujand, in Tadjikistan. In the background the minarett of the Jami mosque and the mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin. Credit: Gina Bates (United Kingdom) Find… [...]
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Palace of Arts
The Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts in the Uzbek capital Tashkent, opened in 1974, is one of the largest exhibition halls in Central Asia. Not only are… [...]