Erkindik Boulevard
Эркиндик бульвары
A tree-lined pedestrian boulevard running north to south through the city center, with sculptures, open-air galleries and cafés among its tall trees and benches, ideal for an urban stroll.
Erkindik Boulevard (erkindik means “freedom”) is Bishkek's most iconic tree-lined avenue. It runs north from the area around the railway station into the city center. A wide pedestrian promenade runs down the middle, flanked by tall oak and elm trees that cast deep shade in summer. Along the way are a Statue of Freedom and several Soviet-era and contemporary sculptures. Near the art museum, painters often set up stalls selling oil paintings, embroidery and felt works, creating an open-air gallery. Many cafés and small restaurants line both sides. It's a lovely route to walk from Oak Park and the art museum all the way to the railway station, experiencing the unhurried pace of this “green capital.” Free admission. Getting there: about a 5-minute walk from Ala-Too Square to the northern section. Note: Some stretches have weak lighting at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ala-Too Square
- Oak Park
- State Historical Museum
- White House
- Gapar Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts
- Frunze House Museum
- Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Panfilov Park