Galkynysh Square, Ashgabat

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Galkynysh Square
Native nameGalkynysh meýdany (Turkmen)
TypeSquare
LocationAshgabat, Turkmenistan
Construction
Completion6 January 2011[1]
Other
Known forIs near the Presidential Palace

Galkynysh Square (Square of Revival) is a square in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It sits at the intersection of Turkmenbashi and Galkynysh Avenues.[2]

Landmarks on or near the square include:

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  1. ^ "Square of Revival inaugurated in Ashgabat | Turkmenistan.ru". www.turkmenistan.ru.
  2. ^ "In January of 2011 the list of sites of Ashgabat was complemented with the square of Revival (Galkynysh) at the intersection of two avenues – Turkmenbashi and Galkynysh, with an impressive monument in its center – a triumphal column crowned with the globe and presidential standard".
  3. ^ "The luxury "Nusai" hotel stands on the opposite side of the University, across Galkynysh square with circular traffic intersection. This is one of the first post-Soviet structures, far from being the most successful, that has been completely renovated in accordance with the new image of the center. Looking totally different, the hotel faces the palace".