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Историко-Краеведческий Музей/Каракол

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Address: Ул. Жамансариева/ул.Токтогула
Phone: +996392253268
Website: visitkarakol.com (opens in a new tab)

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Karakol Regional Museum
Karakol Historical Museum
The museum is housed in a pretty chocolate-box cottage in central Karakol. It was the pre-revolutionary summer home of the Iliana merchant family. From 1918-1920 the building earned its socialist stripes as headquarters of the Regional Revolutionary Committee, and in 1948 was transformed into a museum by order of the Soviet Council of Ministers. The museum has several interesting displays (labeled in English, Russian and Kyrgyz). Scythian artifacts include bronze pots retrieved from Lake Issyk-Kul, displayed alongside exhibits of petroglyphs. Besides a comprehensive display of traditional Kyrgyz punched leatherwork, felt wall hangings and woven yurt decorations, the museum has a colorful collection of national costumes, and examples of finely worked silver jewelry. One hall covers the region's flora and fauna - much of which is endangered. The museum is also worth visiting to gain a Soviet perspective of history in the region. A couple of walls relating to Kyrgyz union with Russia and the subsequent revolution are now historical artifacts in themselves. There are many stuffed animals inside, and great pictures by Ella Millart, a famous Swiss traveler.
Daily 09:00-17:0070 som
Eat
Karakol Coffee
Coffee, desserts, snacks, beer, pizza, Wi-Fi.
Closed · opens 8 am
DrinkCafé
Кафе Дияр
Ленина 145 пересечение ул Токтогула
EatBarbecue restaurant
Шашлычный Двор Центр
ул. Кыштобаева 2, (пересеч. ул. Ленина)