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Various events and celebrations take place on Independence Square, including the Turkmen Independence Day Parade and welcoming ceremonies for foreign dignitaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On New Year’s Eve the square becomes a lively gathering place for festive activities. Landmarks surrounding the square include the Oguzhan Presidential Palace, Ruhyyet Palace, Ministry of Defence headquarters, and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other notable establishments nearby include the Turkmen State Library, Ashgabat Olympic Swimming Pool, the State Puppet Theatre, and several foreign embassies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The square offers a glimpse into Turkmenistan’s national pride and the grandeur of its capital city, Ashgabat. At the same time, it\u2019s a great place to meet locals once they start to enter the square after sunset.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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