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A red flag and pale column above broad Ala-Too Square beneath a cloudy sky.
3 September 2026 · Flagpole

Ala-Too Square

The main square of Bishkek, with fountains, monuments and the national flag.

  • Main squareCapital centre
  • ManasOn the square
  • Outdoorsdaytime: July +30°, January +3°
  • Central BishkekBy the history museum
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What to see

4 stops in walking order

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  1. A red flag above Ala-Too Square, with flowerbeds and fountain basins stretching in front of the buildings.25.08.2021

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    Fountains

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    Jets of water rise from separate fountain basins beside flower beds.

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  2. A red flag and pale column above broad Ala-Too Square beneath a cloudy sky.03.09.2026

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    Flagpole

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    A red flag flies above the broad paved square.

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  3. The history museum’s pale façade beside Ala-Too Square, with a red flag rising to the right.28.08.2026

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    Museum façade

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    The museum’s pale rectangular façade faces the square. The entrance and tall patterned portal are visible in the centre.

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  4. An equestrian statue on a tall pale pedestal, with steps and a railing at its foot.28.08.2026

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    Horse monument

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    A rider on horseback rises on a tall sloping pedestal. Steps and a railing are visible below.

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History

History in 2 dates

  1. 1991New name

    The square ceased to bear Lenin’s name.

  2. 2003Monument moved

    The Lenin statue was moved behind the history museum.

Seasons

Outdoors: four seasons

How the place looks in different seasons. Monthly temperatures in Bishkek: averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Based on a photo by Emil.akhmatbekov, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Spring

    March–May

    In spring, daytime highs rise from about 11 °C in March to 23 °C in May; night-time lows rise from −1 to 9 °C.

    • MarchBishkek +11° / −1°
    • AprilBishkek +18° / +5°
    • MayBishkek +23° / +9°

  2. Summer

    June–August

    In summer, daytime highs stay around 27–30 °C, with night-time lows around 14–17 °C.

    • JuneBishkek +27° / +14°
    • JulyBishkek +30° / +17°
    • AugustBishkek +28° / +16°

  3. Autumn

    September–November

    In autumn, daytime highs fall from about 24 °C in September to 9 °C in November; night-time lows fall from 12 to −3 °C.

    • SeptemberBishkek +24° / +12°
    • OctoberBishkek +16° / +4°
    • NovemberBishkek +9° / −3°
  4. Based on a photo by Big beñat buru (Tagzania user ID: 36038), CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Winter

    December–February

    In winter, daytime highs are around 3–5 °C, with night-time lows around −7…−8 °C.

    • DecemberBishkek +4° / −7°
    • JanuaryBishkek +3° / −8°
    • FebruaryBishkek +5° / −7°

Where it is

Location
Bishkek
Coordinates
42.88° N, 74.60° E
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Plan your visit

Walking directions and opening hours

Getting there on foot

  1. Address

    Ala-Too Square, Bishkek

Allow enough time

Time needed
30–45 min

Check in advance

  • Opening hours
  • Admission fee

Check on site

  • Whether indoor photography is allowed at the entrance
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Ala-Too Square in photos

Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.

  1. 25.08.2021
  2. 24.08.2023
  3. 28.08.2026
  4. 28.08.2026
  5. 03.09.2026