Neutrality Monument, a three-ledged arch or tower crowned by a 12-metre tall gold-plated statue of Niyazov, is the top attraction in Turkmenistan Tours. Also called as “The Tripod”, by the local people, the Neutrality Monument with a height of 95 meters is in the list of Ashgabat – Top Places To Visit due to its significant structure and outstanding architecture.
Built by the order of Saparmurat Niyazov, the president of Turkmenistan in 1998, it is a three legged monument shows the neutrality of Turkmenistan. It got the place in the list of famous Historical & Archeological Sites In Turkmenistan for its modern unique architecture.
The real name of Neutrality Monument was the “Arch of Neutrality” and it also has gained the international status of permanent neutrality on 12th December 1995. In its 50th session, the UN General Assembly declared Turkmenistan a neutral state and signed a policy by Turkmenistan for the non-interference in the internal affairs of other states and non-involvement in any military conflict.
So, the 12th December in Turkmenistan is celebrated as the Day of Neutrality. It was built by the order of Saparmurat Niyazov and “Polimer”, the Turkish company has started the construction of the Arch of Neutrality, in 1996. It was opened on 12th December 1998 in the centre of Ashgabat.
After 2010, and the next two years, the monument was moved to the modern highway, Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue. It was renamed as the Monument Arch of Neutrality or “Neutrality Monument” and the height became 95 metre.
You can find Neutrality Monument Ashgabat near to Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue in outskirts of southern part of Ashgabat city in Turkmenistan Tours.
As the top of the list of Turkmenistan Highlights, the Neutrality Monument Ashgabat has the tallest and unique architecture monument.
In the structure, the three pylons are interconnected with the disks and rings of different diameter and thickness to hold the sky decks. There are two pylons which were fitted with funiculars which bring the visitors to the monument first level.
The cafe-bar at the height of 21.5 metre offers an excellent panoramic view of Ashgabat Sights. A transparent elevator is there to lift the visitors up to the height of 50 metre for the upper sky deck.
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