Things to see in Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, with an urban population of about 885 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 5 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Gandantegchinlen Monastery Place of worship
Gandantegchinlen Monastery, also known as Gandan Monastery, is a Buddhist monastery in Bayangol District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It was founded in 1809, closed amid persecutions in 1939, and from 1944 to 1989 was the country's only active monastery.
2Sükhbaatar Square Neighbourhood
Sükhbaatar Square is the central square of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The square was named for Mongolian revolutionary hero Damdin Sükhbaatar after his death in 1923, and features a monumental equestrian statue of him in its center.
3Choijin Lama Temple Museum
The Choijin Lama Temple (Mongolian: Чойжин ламын сүм; Official name given by Manchu Qing Emperor Guangxu (1871 – 1908): Mongolian: Өршөөлийг хөгжүүлэгч сүм, ᠥᠷᠥᠰᠢᠶᠡᠯ ᠢ
4National Museum of Mongolia Museum
The National Museum of Mongolia formerly known as the National Museum of Mongolian History is a history museum focusing on Mongolian history located in Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar.
5Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (Ulaanbaatar) Place of worship
The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, designed by Serbian architect Predrag Stupar and consecrated in 2003 by Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe; its shape resembles that of a yurt.
6Natural History Museum Museum
The Natural History Museum is a repository and research institution located in Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The museum was previously known as the Mongolian National Museum or State Central Museum.
7Sükhbaatar's Mausoleum History
Sükhbaatar's Mausoleum, sometimes referred to as Sükhbaatar's and Choibalsan's Mausoleum, was a mausoleum located at Sükhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
8Zaisan Memorial History
The Zaisan Memorial is a memorial in Khan-Uul, Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, that honors allied Mongolian and Soviet soldiers killed in World War II.
9National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia Arts & culture
The Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet is a theater on the eastern side of Sükhbaatar Square in Sükhbaatar District. It was established on 15 May 1963 as the State Musical Drama Theatre.
10Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum Museum
The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum is an art museum located in Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and founded in 1966.
11Ulaanbaatar City Museum Museum
The Ulaanbaatar City Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The museum building is a landmark of early 20th century Mongolian architecture.
12Memorial Museum of Victims of Political Repression Museum
The Memorial Museum of Victims of Political Repression was a museum in Ulaanbaatar dedicated to the victims of political repressions in Mongolia from 1922 to 1962.
13Marshall Zhukov House Museum Museum
The Marshall Zhukov House Museum, also referred to as Marshall Zhukov Memorial Museum, is a museum commemorating Marshal Georgy Zhukov in Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia.
14Mongolian Military Museum Museum
The Mongolian Military Museum, also known as the Museum of the Mongolian Armed Forces, is a military museum located in Bayanzürkh District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
15Holy Trinity Church Place of worship
The Holy Trinity Church also called Trinity Church is a Russian Orthodox church in Bayanzürkh, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
16Central Museum of Dinosaurs of Mongolia Museum
The Central Museum of Dinosaurs of Mongolia was a paleontological museum in Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar. It was dedicated to the preservation and discovery of dinosaur fossils.
17Dashchoilin Monastery Place of worship
The Dashchoilin Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in Sükhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the second largest in the city.
18Peace Bridge Landmark
Peace Bridge is a bridge in the city centre of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with technical and financial assistance from China.
19Mongolian Railway History Museum Museum
The Mongolian Railway History Museum is a railway museum in Sükhbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
20Chinggis Khaan National Museum Museum
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum is a museum about Genghis Khan in Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
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