The Atlas Obscura Guide To Baikonur

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Updated May 17, 2013

Unusual Attractions in Baikonur

Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Baikonur Cosmodrome

World's oldest and largest space launch facility, once a secret missile testing site.

Baikonur, Kazakhstan

Cosmonaut Grove

Avenue of trees planted by cosmonauts before their space departures.

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