The Atlas Obscura Guide To Dushanbe

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Updated August 13, 2018

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Unusual Attractions in Dushanbe

Wall of Great Tajik Writers.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Wall of Great Tajik Writers

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

Dushanbe Flagpole

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Dushanbe Flagpole

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.

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Hisor Fort.

Hisor, Tajikistan

Hisor Fort

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

11 miles from Dushanbe

The resort that could be mistaken for a Bond villain hideout.

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Khoja Obi Garm

A Soviet-era health spa complete with radioactive bathing and shock therapy.

23 miles from Dushanbe

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