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What to do and see in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: The Best Monuments & Statues
Just at the northern edge of the Ala Too mountain range lies Kyrgyzstan's lively northern capital, Bishkek. With numerous green spaces, parks and gardens alongside Soviet-era buildings and monuments, the city retains its former Soviet Asian flavor. The city is home to many monuments and cultural institutions, including the National Historical Museum and Ala Too Square, where the changing of the guard takes place daily. The Dordoy Bazaar provides ample shopping, especially for Chinese exports.
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1. Kurmanzhan Datka Statue
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By firozu2018
Another important figure in Kyrgyz history taking a prominent position in this part of Bishkek. The figure is depicted in traditional attire and standing (there is a equestrian statue of her in Osh) and carved very well. The statue is set in a very nice colourful surrounding befitting the person of Kurmanjan.
2. Monument to Baatyr Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This is a wonderful statue of the Kyrgyz wrestling strongman Kozhomkul carrying a horse: Kozhomkul symbolises strength, ambition and humanity.
3. Monument to Those Who Died For Freedom
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This commemorates the civilians who died or were injured during the 2002 and 2010 demonstrations for better government.
4. Molodaya Gvardiya Monument
5. Talgat Begeldinov Monument
6. Kubanychbek Malikov Monument
7. Monument to Chingiz Aitmatov
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Davancar - Keighley, United Kingdom
Standing in the middle of an excellent square with flowers and fountains and surrounded by arcades this is a beautiful monument to a local hero. Excellently done.
8. Monument to Manas the Great
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4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By DonnaSPDX - Portland, United States
Kyrgyzstan hosts many statues of Manas, the national hero. But of all the ones we saw, this was our favorite.
