If you have ever visited beautiful Boulder, you may have spotted an eye-catching building that is equal parts colorful and ornate. What is this place with the intricate tilework, vibrant colors, and jaw-dropping woodwork? It is the must-visit Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, and it was gifted to Boulder by its sister city in Central Asia:

Nestled near downtown, the Dushanbe Teahouse is one of the most ornate buildings in the state, with a history as fascinating as the architecture itself.
Google/Saymón
During his 1987 visit to Boulder, Dushanbe mayor Maksud Ikramov announced that his city would be gifting Boulder the teahouse in honor of the two communities' new sister-city ties.
Google/Anthony Barchanowicz
Constructed over 3 years, the Dushanbe Teahouse was the product of 40 Tajikistan-area artists who hand-crafted each part of the structure before shipping it back to the Centennial State.
Google/bri606
When you visit, take time to really study the details, as the exterior of the Teahouse boasts exquisite panels and sconces that resemble traditional Tajikistan architecture.
Google/Xander Wroblewski

Related Stories

Feast On Handmade Pierogis At Baba & Pops In Colorado

Feast On Handmade Pierogis At Baba & Pops In Colorado

 The Incredible Buffet In Colorado With Almost As Many Desserts As Main Dishes

The Incredible Buffet In Colorado With Almost As Many Desserts As Main Dishes

 The One Mexican Restaurant In Colorado With Surprisingly Delicious Burgers And Wings

The One Mexican Restaurant In Colorado With Surprisingly Delicious Burgers And Wings
While the exterior is breathtaking enough, the interior is something straight out of a dream!
Google/Anastasia Curran-Rohrberg
Like the exterior of the Dushanbe, the interior is adorned in many of the same patterns and colors, plus hand-carved pillars and an elegant ceiling.
Google/Noah Vang Channel
At the center of the Dushanbe Teahouse are the "Seven Beauties," which represent both a poem and an inspiration of "honesty, virtue and kindness, while denouncing arrogance, villiany, greediness and treachery."
Google/mdcruze
What is a teahouse without - well, tea and food? The Dushanbe Teahouse has those, too, via an extensive brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert menu, plus tea, coffee, wine, and other hot and cold beverages.
Google/Meep Meep
To learn more about the one-of-a-kind Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, please visit their website.
Google/Allyne Marcon-Dawson

Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! For even more to see and do around Boulder, check out This Historic Colorado Train Depot Is Now A Beautiful Restaurant Right On The Tracks.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles

Explore Colorado

Featured Addresses
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA