Frunze House-Museum, Bishkek (must see)

At the Frunze House-Museum you can learn more about Bishkek and the Soviet invasion of 1917. Mikhail Frunze was a Red Army general and a Bolshevik revolutionist. He successfully put down local rebellions after the revolution. Mikhail Frunze became a Soviet hero. The city itself carried his name for a period and became Bishkek only in 1991. The museum welcomes visitors on Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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Sight Name: Frunze House-Museum
Sight Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (See walking tours in Bishkek)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Bishkek Introduction Walking Tour

Walking Tours in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Create Your Own Walk in Bishkek

Creating your own self-guided walk in Bishkek is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Bishkek Shopping Tour

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles

Monuments Tour

There are many monuments in Bishkek dedicated to important people who have played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of Kyrgyzstan. A number of these monuments are dedicated to Soviet leaders. This self-guided tour will lead you to Bishkek's most famous monuments.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.8 Km or 3 Miles

Bishkek Introduction Walking Tour

Set against the backdrop of Central Asia's Tian Shan mountains at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level, Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, abounds in spacious squares, wide boulevards, marble-faced public buildings and multiple monuments reflecting the country's history including, primarily, the Soviet period. These and other prominent sights make up this tour and allow visitors to... view more

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.8 Km or 3.6 Miles