Ataturk Park — Attraction in Bishkek City

Park named after Kemal Ataturk (1881-1938 - Ottoman and the Turkish reformer, the first Turkish President). St. Akhunbaev. Was laid in 1957-1958 as Arboretum Botanical garden Academy of Sciences. in 1962 Arboretum was transferred to the management executive committee and in 1967 renamed in the Park culture and Recreation "friendship". in 1972 - Park behalf of 50 years of the USSR. Since 1996 Park named after Kemal Ataturk. Park is area 74 hectares. part of the Park is made with two circle centers. from circular alleys depart diagonal alley that share the site on the right triangles. in the Park grow 40 species trees (including 5 coniferous) and 35 species of shrubs. on the number of coniferous make up 35%, and deciduous - 65%. among them: Birch, Linden, Biota East, Scots Pine, Poplar болле and others. in the Park in 1996 in the Park is set Memorial soldiers-Afghans. opened Christmas alley, which includes the alley of 58 fountains and one round Fountain in diameter 10m. there are various...

The park is stretched from North to South. Actually I crossed it coming northward from Yntymak park which is more family oriented with playgrounds carousels etc. AtaTurk park is ideal for couples in love) very intimate and cosy. The alley behind the AtaTurk monument is the quietest especially after dusk. At the main entrance next to the busy street you can buy drinks or ice cream inside the park. Across the street there is an inexpensive simple canteen which served me warmed up quality dishes since it was 6.30 p.m. Full set lunch cost me 9 USD. I was told they open at noon when all the dishes are super fresh and hot. It s not mapped but it s located exactly where McDoners Cafe is shown on the Google map Akhunbawv 133. Check it out. Overall this is a good area. I...

This free children's playground has swings, climbing structures, slides, open space, fields, a zip line and other miscellaneous things. Many area green spaces have the open space, but few have the diverse playground structures. There is added safety since adults can only enter with a child. The gate has an adult monitor that ensures this. It is a relatively short walk from the area well with that...