Freedom Square

Ulaanbaatar


In front of the Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs (the former Lenin Museum), Freedom Sq is UB's traditional gathering spot for political rallies and protests, including the pro-democracy protests that started in 1990. It's also popular with toddlers zipping around in toy cars.


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