The most beautiful sights in Bishkek
The best of Bishkek
Bishkek cannot be said to be full of beautiful historical monuments, such as some of the cities in nearby Uzbekistan. Here you will find rather brutalist Stalinist architecture, which may also be interesting for some. So let's take a look at interesting places in Bishkek
The White House in Bishkek
The seat of the President of Kyrgyzstan
The White House in Bishkek is a typical example of Stalinist architecture that Bishkek literally overflows with. You will find this „palace“ on the main city street of Chuy. Heavy riots took place in and around the palace in 2010, with several dozen dead continue reading
Bishkek Opera and Ballet Theater
The most beautiful building in Bishkek
The building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is definitely the most magnificent building in Bishkek. Unfortunately, its entire immediate vicinity serves as a parking lot, which takes away the whole scenery a bit in beauty. continue reading
Ala-Too Square
Bishkek center
Ala-Too Square is considered the center of Bishkek. In the northern part of the square is the Historical Museum, the southern part of Ala-Too Square is full of fountains and flowers. The surrounding buildings evoke the architecture of the Silk Road, but there is a lack of history to some greater charm. continue reading
Offer dried fruits and nuts
Historic shopping center in Bishkek
For lovers of dried fruits and nuts, it is literally a paradise – there is a lot of dried apricots, dates, raisins. continue reading
State Historical Museum in Bishkek
The main building in Ala-Too Square
The center of Bishkek is Ala-Too Square, which is dominated by a huge building of the State Historical Museum. The museum is considered one of the most important in Central Asia. He focuses mainly on the history of Kyrgyzstan, including national traditions. In front of the museum is a statue of the national hero Manas and a huge pillar with a flag and an honor guard. continue reading
Victory Square in Bishkek
Monument square
The eastern end of the city center is a large Victory Square with an area of about 400×150 meters. Wednesday is dominated by a huge monument with eternal fire. However, the surrounding buildings are no longer very prominent. continue reading
