Botanical Garden, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The extensive Botanical Gardens, with its Persepolis-inspired gateway, is home to a fine collection of mature deciduous trees labelled in Latin and offers a shady retreat in the heat of the summer. A favorite with courting couples and strolling families, it also features a series of fitness stations, many designed for children. The park comes alive on Saturday afternoons when one of the many elaborate wooden pavilions becomes a showcase for local musical talent.
Epic Tajikistan Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
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