About Mary
Mary is one of Turkmenistan's major cities, home to around 167,027 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Mary
1
Mary Museum
2
Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque
3
Pokrovskaya Church
Budget travel
Free things to do in Mary
Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque
Pokrovskaya Church
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Mary Museum
- Visit Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque
- Visit Pokrovskaya Church
- Eat at Gyzylgum
Where to eat
Local favourites
Gyzylgum
Very beautifully set restaurant at the river, cheap food and expensive drinks. Wide selection of food (Turkmen, Russian, European). Could be
Sachra
Shashlik, Turkmen and Russian cooking.
Altyn Asir Kafe Bar
Shashlik, Turkmen and Russian dishes.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Sultan Sanjar
Former Inturist hotel in terrible condition.
- $
Hotel Rakhat
- $
Hotel Yrsgal
Shopping
- Tekke Bazaar
- New Bazaar
Museums & culture
- Mary Museum
- Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque
- Pokrovskaya Church
In pictures
Mary gallery
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