What You Will Do
Bishkek is the historical, cultural and Capital of Kyrgyzstan. It has vast influence of Russians. Exploring " Bishkek City " will be interesting for you as we will able the know the origin of Kyrgyz Tribes and How they become one nation which is now Kyrgyzstan. We will see statues of Famous Kyrgyz heroes and learn importance of Kyrgyz flag logo and its colour. Moreover, we will walk by the all Architecture of historical buildings which were built during it was part of the USSR(Soviet Union).
We will visit all historical points such as-Ala Too Square-Paramount Kyrgyz Republic Flag-Manas Statue-Kurmanzhan Datka Statue-Opera and Ballet theater-Victory square-National Museum of Fine Arts-Government of the Kyrgyz Republic-Vladimir Lenin Statue-National Academic Drama Theatre-Parliament of Kyrgyzstan.
We will able to complete our tour in accordance with time so it will be more interesting if you get there on time. Feel Free to coordinate with Time.
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Cancellation Policy
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Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will start from The Paramount of Kyrgyz Flag which is located in Ala too Square.
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Ala-Too Square
10 minutes
We Will Start our Tour From Main spots which Are Located in the Ala-too Square
- Paramount of Kyrgyz Flag
- Museum of Kyrgyzstan
- Manas Statue
2
Paramount Kyrgyz Republic Flag
10 minutes
The paramount Kyrgyz flag is unique with respect to its colour and the central Sun which consists of 40 rays and Tunduk which signifies their cultural parental house Yurt. This flag was honoured by turkey as its Gift.
3
Manas Statue
10 minutes
Here ,we will able to know about the Historical Hero of the Kyrgz People known as " Manas "
4
Ala-Too Movie Theater
5 minutes
“The Ala-Too Cinema ” is the oldest and most famous cinema in Bishkek from the time of Soviet Union. This Ala-Too Cinema Movie Theatre is listed as a cultural Monument of the Kyrgyz Republic.
5
Zero Kilometer
5 minutes
The Zero kilometre marker was installed in 2009 ,and it is a popular landmark in most major towns from where all distances are measured. It is comprised of a four pointed star with the cardinal points, a Zero in Golden star with eight points is in the middle of it.
6
Kurmanzhan Datka Statue
10 minutes
Here we see "The Tsaritsa of Alai " or " the Queen of the South ".
We will learn about her political life and leadership during annexation to Russia .
7
Opera and Ballet Theater
10 minutes
The history of Bishkek’s Opera and Ballet Theater began 1926 with theater artist beginning their training in what they called the Kyrgyz national studio. Kyrgyz State Opera and Ballet Theater was founded in Bishkek on November 7, 1930. It was then Kyrgyzstan’s first and only European-style theatrical institution Under the Soviet Union.
8
Victory Square
15 minutes
We will able to see the Monuments and An Eternal Flame in Square for the Remembrance of Victory over Nazi Germany of the End of Second World War .
9
The Bishkek " Circus " building was designed in 1976 .This UFO-Shape structure was built to welcome circus acts from around the world and more likely, from around the USSR. This architectural gem is a testimony to the role that the circus played in the Soviet Union and this circus is still working in the Bishkek.
10
National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev
The Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after " Gapar Aitiev ".This art gallery was opened on January 1, 1935.The basis of the museum's collection was 72 works of Russian artists from the Tretyakov State Gallery, which was personally selected by the founder of the museum. Now ,it has more than 18,000 art works collection. The largest section is the collection of Kyrgyz painting. All the periods of the historical, spiritual and cultural life of Kyrgyzstan were most fully reflected in it.
11
National Library of Kyrgyzstan
10 minutes
The National Library was established in 1934 during Soviet rule in Bishkek. It has a rich history that reflects the country's evolution and commitment to preserving its cultural heritage .In 1984, the library moved to its current location, a large seven-story building designed to store three million storage units. The building was named after Vladimir Lenin during the Soviet era. After Kyrgyzstan gained independence, the library was renamed the National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic .
12
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels Monument
10 minutes
Here ,we have a statue of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, was first published in 1848.Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels added other ideas regarding socialism and communism and one such example is the Marxist Theory.
13
Government of the Kyrgyz Republic
10 minutes
Here , we will see a Historical Building from the Era of Soviet Union and it was under construction from last 20 years. Soon it will be run as parliament ( which is currently working in the White House ).This Building has one of the unique architect and attractive for visitors.
14
Vladimir Lenin Statue
15 minutes
There is a monument of Vladimir Lenin ,The First founding Head of government of Soviet Russia.
15
State National Academic Drama Theater
5 minutes
Modern Academic Drama Theatre is established to make the preserve the cultural and artistic values of Kyrgyz people. The building was renovating for three years, the repair work has been completed and there is opening of doors for visitors. The Building of Drama is quite new established.
16
Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of the Kyrgyz Republic
10 minutes
Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) is Known as White House of the Bishkek . This Building was commissioned in 1976 to be the Communist Party's Central Committee headquarter ,it was fully constructed in 8 years. It is supposedly in this building where Askar Akayev studied "the situation" during the collapse of communism. Kyrgyz Revolutions made some destructions of this building in 2005 and 2010 in protests.
17
Stele of Friendship of Peoples
10 minutes
The square of Stele of Friendship of Peoples is unique by its monument and statues which are attached around the long pillar. The Square of Friendship of Peoples of Kyrgyzstan and Russia was created and landscaped around the Friendship of Peoples Monument, erected in 1974 in honour of the 100th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan's entry into Russia.
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Ala-Too Square
Ending Point
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