The capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek is a relatively young city. It was built only two centuries ago. If you are an admirer of antiquity, then the capital will seem boring to you. But at the same time, Bishkek simply amazes with the number of parks located on its territory. Their total number is 20. Among them is the largest Botanical Garden in Europe.
Ala-Too Square
Residents of Bishkek call this place the heart of the city. The literal name translates as "Snowy Mountains", which, in fact, characterizes the nature of the country, half of which is mountainous.
Ala-Too Square is the most beloved place of the capital's residents. It is here that various kinds of events take place (folk festivals, festivals, holidays, rallies, etc.). Ala-Too is surrounded by many interesting places to visit. In particular, the Museum of Sculptures, Nikopol Church and the Friendship of Peoples Monument.
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is one of the most beautiful and popular places in Bishkek. The inhabitants of the city themselves call it the Garden of Eden of the capital. It is part of the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan and bears the name of E. Z. Gareev is a famous biologist of Kyrgyzstan.
The botanical garden was established in 1938. Today it has already managed to take first place in the species composition of plants represented in it in all of Central Asia and the CIS countries. More than 8 thousand fruit plants, 2, 5 thousand species of shrubs and trees, 3 thousand flowers, herb and greenhouse plants grow in the garden. The Botanical Garden covers an area of 124 hectares, but only 36 hectares are available to visitors.
The best times to visit are spring and autumn. In spring, the air of the garden is saturated with aromas of flowers, and in autumn, you can admire the bright outfits of plants.
Sculpture Museum
The Sculpture Museum is located in one of the city's parks and belongs to the category of open-air museums. The museum was founded in 1984, and its opening is timed to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Kyrgyz SSR.
Chingiz Aitmatov Park
One of the oldest park areas in the city. This oak park is practically the same age as the city. The first oaks were planted in 1890. The park received its modern name relatively recently, only in 2010. But for the residents of the city, it remains the Oak Park.
The St. Nicholas Church is located in the park. In addition to it, during the walk, you should also see some more interesting sights: the famous Twelve Bowls fountain, the Eternal Flame and the 11-meter granite obelisk located at the mass graves of the Red Army soldiers.
