Sights and landmarks in Khujand

Sights and landmarks in Khujand

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   Arbob Palace

   Дворец культуры «Арбоб»

   A government building that was built in the 1950s as headquarters for a Soviet kolkhoz (collective farm). It was modeled after the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg and is where the independence of Tajikistan and flag design were drafted.

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   Historical Museum of Sughd Region

   Осорхонаи таърихии вилояти Суғд

   Possibly the most notable aspect is the building the museum is housed in, the reconstructed Khujand Fortress/citadel from approximately the 10th century, but the museum too is quite remarkable, tracing the history of the area from the time of Alexander the Great. Part of the gallery is built within the reconstructed wall.

   Tue-Sun 08:00-16:00, closed Mon

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   Independence day monument

   A stele next to the river and a very tall Tajik flagpole. Just to the east of here is a monument to the illustrious poet Rudaki, a founder of classical Persian literature.

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   Kamoli Khujandi Park and Museum

   Боги ба номи К. Худжанди

   Site of a mausoleum-like building with earth from the grave of the poet Kamol Khujandi, three music stages with beautiful wooden carvings, springs and a reconstructed house exhibit of Kamol Khujandi himself. Also where you can catch the tramway (Kanatnaya Doroga) over the river.

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   Kamoli Khujandi Theatre

   Театри ба номи Камоли Хуҷанди

   The local theater, located on the main square across from the fortress and Kamoli Khujandi Park..

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   Khujand Fortress

   Қалъаи Хуҷанд, Крепость "Худжанда"

   The reconstructed fortress of medieval Khujand. Inside is a large public square, a museum/monument dedicated to Khujand's local history, as well as a few shops that cater to tourists (such as a knife store and souvenir store).

   С100 per person (foreigner rate)

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   Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin

   Мавзолей Шейха Муслихиддина

   The resting place of Sheikh Muslihiddin, author of the important Islamic text Sahih-e Bukhari.

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   Nur-i Islom Mosque

   Нури Ислом

   , one of the city's largest and nicest, is located on the north side. Women are not usually allowed in the mosque, although female tourists might have some success if they go outside of prayer times.

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   Somoni Park

   There is a monument to Ismail Somoni on the right bank of the Syr Darya. It stands on top of a hill surrounded by fountains. The fountains are periodically drained.

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    Stella Khujand

    Стелла Хуҷанд

    Not really something to "do" (although there is a seating area inside), but this observation tower modeled after the Tajik crown symbol makes a good reference point, as it is visible from most of the central city.

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    Victory Park

    Парк Победы

    Home to Khujand's giant Lenin statue and memorials to Khujandis who fought in World War II. In the evenings, it becomes an amusement park for locals.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Khujand (CC BY-SA 4.0).