Central Asia Expedition: Exploring the City Named ‘Monday’

Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan, derives its name from the Tajik word for "Monday." The name originates from the village's historical Monday market, which was a defining feature of the area in its early days.

Today, it's a growing city where Soviet-era buildings meet modern glass towers. Wide parks, national monuments, and tree-lined boulevards give the city a relaxed, welcoming feel, The Caspian Post reports citing CGTN.

You'll find culture everywhere - from the grand National Library to museums full of local history, and theaters still drawing in crowds.

Locals call it "a small city with a big heart." If you ever visit this "Monday City," where would you start exploring?