Palace of Nations, Dushanbe

The Palace of Nations, known in Tajik as Qasri Millat, was completed in 2008 as the working residence of the President of Tajikistan. It hosts state ceremonies and diplomatic meetings. The building stands within a government complex between Dousti (Friendship) Square and National Flag Square, where one of the world’s tallest flagpoles was installed in 2011. It is closed to visitors but visible from nearby public areas.

The structure was built by the Italian company Rizzani de Eccher. It has four floors and covers about 29,500 square metres. The white stone façade features tall columns framing the entrance, and a central golden dome supported by 20-metre columns. This dome should not be confused with the larger 70-metre dome of the Parliament building opened in 2024.

The palace is guarded by the President’s Security Service and functions as a high-level government facility. Photography from public spaces is generally allowed, especially from nearby parks, but security staff may limit photos taken too close to the main gates. An image of Qasri Millat appears on the back of the 500 somoni banknote, underlining its role as a symbol of the modern Tajik state.