Rudaki Park
Rudaki Park
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Madan Gopal M
Bengaluru, India8,456 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Greenest spot, lung space for the city, this sprawling park is aesthetically designed. Dedicated to legendary Persian poet Rudaki, with lovely lake, tall flag pole, impressive statues from history, fresh breeze and soothing fountains is a must visit to enjoy an evening or early morning. Entry is free.
Written November 8, 2022
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Игорь
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia29,744 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
A delightful rectangular park of approximately 12 hectares in the city center, surrounded by government buildings. Almost all the trees are relatively young - 15-20 years old. Just out of curiosity, I specifically went online and found out that the park was created in the mid-1930s. In the center there was a sculpture of V.I. Lenin and the city garden was called “Park of Culture and Leisure named after V.I. Lenin". There were recreation areas, attractions, fountains and sports grounds. This is how everything remained until the reconstruction in 2007. The reconstruction transformed the area from a recreation and entertainment park into a green, cozy but at the same time iconic official place. There are no more attractions and cafes. Nearby are the Presidential Palace of the Nation, the grandiose Somoni monument, the Government building, the state library, and the Rudaki monument in the center of the park. After the reconstruction was completed, as I said, the trees have already grown and the park with its shady alleys, fountains and flowers has become a real pearl! It’s especially good to walk here on a cool evening, when everything around is skillfully illuminated and you get the feeling of a wonderful oriental fairy tale. Cascades of fountains play with different colors, fancy lamps depict fabulous birds, beauty and tranquility spread throughout the park.
Written September 6, 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,334 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We had a lovely evening walk through Rudaki Park, named after the Tajik poet. It has beautifully kept paths, tress and flowers with lots of benches to sit at.
Far too hot by day in mid-summer so we waited for sunset to go for a stroll here and in the adjacent Somoni Park.
The place comes alive in the evenings with locals out chatting and strolling. A lovely atmosphere.
Far too hot by day in mid-summer so we waited for sunset to go for a stroll here and in the adjacent Somoni Park.
The place comes alive in the evenings with locals out chatting and strolling. A lovely atmosphere.
Written September 4, 2024
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MumbaiRiders
Mumbai, India1,904 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Situated in Dushanbe City Centre next to Somoni Park. In 2007 the statue of Lenin was replaced by the statue of Tajik poet Rudaki now called Rudaki park. It was made to honour Rudaki's birthday in 1150 and to emphasize that he was the father of Tajik poetry. It was made by sculptor Vladimir Kozlov and is an exact copy of a monument previously established in Petersburg Smolny Palace. The statue is surrounded by a colourful arc with paintings of stars and the sun.In Iran, Rudaki is acknowledged as the "Founder of New Persian poetry" and in Tajikistan as the "Father of Tajik literature".After the Quran, a book of poems of Tajik Poet Rudaki is the most common treasured possession among Tajik citizens.Some of the World's best blossoming roses can be seen in this
Written June 30, 2024
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10,147 contributions
Oct 2022
It's the one thing that struck me in all the major Central Asian cities : how well maintained and clean the parks are. There are also a lot of fountains, but I rarely saw any in action. I didn't need fountains during my visit, because it rained, and that dampens a nice walk in the park.
Written November 19, 2022
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Traceyvh
South Africa91 contributions
Oct 2021
Beautiful park in the centre of the city. We strolled through the part late afternoon and it was nice to see people sitting and relaxing. The status of the poet is impressive. Beautiful foliage throughout this well maintained park.
Written October 15, 2021
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CCasasbuenas
Chia, Colombia21 contributions
Oct 2012 • Business
Visiting the park was great. All its paths with their green and the flowers taking the visitor to meet Rudaki, poet and writer from the 10th century. His beautiful sculpture is inside a wonderful ark - a wonderful mosaic - where you can see plants, stars, sun and planets. The row of fountains take you to the obelisk and also to the sculpture of Somoni, important Muslim leader from the 10th century too, who is seen as key historic figure for the Tajik culture.
When I was watching Somoni I decided to make a picture of Somoni and the two lions. I did it. Few minutes later a policeman came to me and asked with a smile if I wanted him to take my picture. I felt happy and said yes. My surprise would come when he asked me to pay not in Somonis (Tajik currency) but in dollars for the picture he took. I gave him my thanks and left the part.
But the park was great and the photo demonstrated how you get the best of art, use of geometry and design, colour and history, emblematic figures, etc., with the daily needs of the policeman and his familiy. From every picture that he can take, his salary could increase a bit!
When I was watching Somoni I decided to make a picture of Somoni and the two lions. I did it. Few minutes later a policeman came to me and asked with a smile if I wanted him to take my picture. I felt happy and said yes. My surprise would come when he asked me to pay not in Somonis (Tajik currency) but in dollars for the picture he took. I gave him my thanks and left the part.
But the park was great and the photo demonstrated how you get the best of art, use of geometry and design, colour and history, emblematic figures, etc., with the daily needs of the policeman and his familiy. From every picture that he can take, his salary could increase a bit!
Written October 7, 2012
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Andrew M
7,589 contributions
Aug 2019
The centerpiece of the Rudaki Park is the sculpture of Rudaki. This area is easily reached by taking trolleybus 2 and 10 or bus 8 and 23, to the bus stop at the parliament building on Rudaki Avenue. Walk across the street to the Ismail Somoni monument, and head north into the Rudaki Park. There is a great sculpture to the right of the path, of a girl sitting cross legged, and staring intently at a man spinning clay on a wheel.The sculpture of Rudaki stands under a beautifully decorated arch, in front of a fountain. On either side of the fountain were beautifully decorated areas.
There were lamp posts designed as birds on both sides. In the western area, facing the palace, was a peacock sculpture. In the eastern area is a sculpture of a hawk, which also is decorated with lights. The independence monument is visible from this area, and is a great photo op taken with the Rudaki sculpture in the foreground. Abū 'Abd Allāh Ja'far ibn Muḥammad al-Rūdhakī was born in Panjakent in 858. The park was dedicated in his honour, in the year following his 1,150th birth day. He is known as "The Adam of Poets" due to his use of the "modern" Persian alphabet in his poetry.
He was one of the most "productive" poets of all time, as it is estimated that he wrote over a million poems. Unfortunately only 52 have survived. He was also an accomplished player of the harp. He died in 941, and is remembered as "the father of Persian literature". His tomb is in Panjakent, and there are many streets and monuments named in his honour. His bust is on the lower section of the National Library and his sculpture can also be found in the park of the National Museum. The 500 somoni note has his image on it.
Other nearby attractions include the flagpole park and national museum, a short walk north east. You can also stroll south east to the Museum, and try to identify Rudaki's bust on the lower level of the museum exterior.
There were lamp posts designed as birds on both sides. In the western area, facing the palace, was a peacock sculpture. In the eastern area is a sculpture of a hawk, which also is decorated with lights. The independence monument is visible from this area, and is a great photo op taken with the Rudaki sculpture in the foreground. Abū 'Abd Allāh Ja'far ibn Muḥammad al-Rūdhakī was born in Panjakent in 858. The park was dedicated in his honour, in the year following his 1,150th birth day. He is known as "The Adam of Poets" due to his use of the "modern" Persian alphabet in his poetry.
He was one of the most "productive" poets of all time, as it is estimated that he wrote over a million poems. Unfortunately only 52 have survived. He was also an accomplished player of the harp. He died in 941, and is remembered as "the father of Persian literature". His tomb is in Panjakent, and there are many streets and monuments named in his honour. His bust is on the lower section of the National Library and his sculpture can also be found in the park of the National Museum. The 500 somoni note has his image on it.
Other nearby attractions include the flagpole park and national museum, a short walk north east. You can also stroll south east to the Museum, and try to identify Rudaki's bust on the lower level of the museum exterior.
Written November 18, 2019
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Ali
Jakarta, Indonesia82 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Rudaki garden is the most beautiful garden in Dushanbe. It is stretched in line with the Rudaki street . It leads to the presidential palace,national library , Samani King statue and etc.
Even in the weekends, you can easily find several empty benches in the parks and your own cozy place!.
There is one artistic monument (statue) belonging to Rudaki, one of the greatest Persian speaking poets living in 9th and 10th A.C.
Even in the relatively hot summer, this garden is a good shelter for those who look for a comfort zone.
For those who are in Dushanbe , I strongly recommend this place, specially in the evening .
Even in the weekends, you can easily find several empty benches in the parks and your own cozy place!.
There is one artistic monument (statue) belonging to Rudaki, one of the greatest Persian speaking poets living in 9th and 10th A.C.
Even in the relatively hot summer, this garden is a good shelter for those who look for a comfort zone.
For those who are in Dushanbe , I strongly recommend this place, specially in the evening .
Written July 3, 2019
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Fozil S
Dushanbe, Tajikistan44 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Nice and beautiful place. Was Park Lenin in the past. In 2006 the old park completely removed and build a new one. Good place for walking in the evenings.
Written September 2, 2018
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