Lenin Statue


One of the most impressive Lenin statues still standing in all of Central Asia appears to be objecting to the massive Kyrgyz flag flapping in front of him as he faces down the modern city hall.


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1. Petrovsky Park

0.13 MILES

Centred on the 1909 St Michael's Cathedral, this large park off the central square is worth a wander to see monuments dedicated to WWII soldiers,…

2. Three-Storey Yurt

1.06 MILES

Outside the Osh Regional Museum is a giant yurt built in three vertical sections. Although interesting for its mere existence, its colourful interior is…

3. Mausoleum of Asaf ibn Burhiya

1.07 MILES

Tucked behind the regional museum, this ornate mausoleum is fenced off from visitors but worth a peek for intricate carvings on the front facade. A…

4. Osh Regional Museum

1.09 MILES

Built during the Osh 3000 celebrations, this museum has some imaginative displays like a case of weapons apparently caught up in a mad whirlwind. The…

5. Navoi Park

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Stretching south along the river from where the bazaar ends, leafy Navoi Park is a favourite local hang-out. Highlights inside include a gaming area where…

6. Dom Babura

1.2 MILES

The one-room Dom Babura is a 1989 reconstruction of an historic prayer-room whose tradition dates back to 1497. In that year the 14-year-old Zahiruddin…

7. Fine Arts Museum

1.21 MILES

A surprisingly well-curated collection of art ranges from socialist realism to Central Asia modern museum staff are passionate art lovers and happy to…

8. Rabat Abdullakhan Mosque

1.23 MILES

This 16th-century mosque is believed to be one of the oldest structures in the city, and though the ornate wooden doors to the 'Old Mosque' compound are…