Duration
3 hours
Age
0+
Group size
1-10
Transport
On foot
Language
English
About this experience
Bishkek emerged on the Great Silk Road and grew out of a medieval fortress into a large multicultural city. It was created by different peoples, and therefore Bishkek preserves the heritage of Kyrgyz, Russians, Dungans, Tatars, Uzbeks. We will guide you through the colorful history of the capital, show the main landmarks and point out the hidden ones, preserving traces of mysterious events and unsolved crimes.
What to Expect
You will see:
- Main squares of the city - old and modern
- Scenic Oak Park and cozy Erkindik Boulevard
- A ruined church turned into an exhibition hall
- The White House - a haven for revolutionaries
- The exquisite Opera and Ballet Theater and statues of famous artists
- Alley of statesmen and the most bloody building in the city
- An unknown monument to victims of repression
- and much more!
On our walk, we will:
- Tell you what hides the central Ala-Too Square and who is buried in the Oak Park in the city center
- Shed light on the history of the ruined church
- Reveal the secrets of the "25 cups" fountain and the old Bishkek cemetery
- Point out the most mysterious monument and talk about a grandiose historical falsification
- Share unique facts about Bishkek, obtained from closed archives
- Show antique photographs of the capital from collectors' collections
Organizational Details
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour
- Recommendations on clothing: comfortable shoes, in summer - a headgear, in autumn and spring - a warm sweater
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