Victory Square
A memorial with three arches and an Eternal Flame in an open square.
- 1985memorial
- 0:00–24:00open 24 hours
- Freefree entry
- July +30°, January +3°daytime
- Victory SquareBishkek
Stops in walking order
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Memorial arches
Three curved arches meet above the centre of the memorial.
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By the Eternal Flame
A woman stands by the Eternal Flame under a wreath-shaped canopy; three red granite ribs resemble a yurt’s frame.
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August 18, 2018outside3 / 5
Sculptural group
Next to the arches stands a separate sculptural group of three figures.
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September 17, 2024outside4 / 5
Date in stone
The date 1941 is carved into stone blocks by the memorial.
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View of the square
A wide paved square leads to the memorial arches, with city buildings along its edges.
Where it is
- Address
- Bishkek, Victory Square
- From the base
- ≈1.1 km as the crow flies · Bishkek
- Coordinates
- 42.8794° N, 74.6162° E
Opening times and etiquette
Hours and prices
- Opening hours
- 0:00–24:00open 24 hours
It is an open square; there are no gates or ticket offices.
Contact and help
112 single emergency number
- 101 fire and rescue
- 102 police
- 103 ambulance
You can call 112 with a local SIM or without one.
Etiquette
- Guard of honour. A guard of honour from the National Guard stands at the Eternal Flame, changing every hour. Approach calmly and do not play music.
- 9 May. On Victory Day, ceremonies are held on the square and it gets crowded.
Check on site
- Whether the Eternal Flame is burning on the day of your trip At the destination
Victory Square in photos
Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.
- August 18, 2018
- September 16, 2019
- September 16, 2019
- August 7, 2024
- September 17, 2024
- September 17, 2024
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Nearby and where to go next
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