Almaty

Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest metropolis, is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan's trading and cultural hub. Landmarks include the Central State Museum, displaying thousands of historic Kazakh artifacts. In the center is Panfilov Park, home to the bright-yellow towers of Zenkov Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox church.
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Top attractions in Almaty

Kok Tobe
1. Kok Tobe
4.6
(704)
Mountain peak
Sights & Landmarks
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries.
Ascension Cathedral
2. Ascension Cathedral
4.8
(5611)
Russian Orthodox church
Sights & Landmarks
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907.
Medeu
3. Medeu
4.7
(20557)
Visitor center
Fun & Games
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey.
Үлкен Алматы көлі
4. Үлкен Алматы көлі
4.7
(586)
Lake
Nature & Parks
Picturesque alpine reservoir surrounded by mountain peaks in the Ile-Alatau National Park.
28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park
5. 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park
4.8
(12914)
City park
Nature & Parks
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings.
Auezov Theater
6. Auezov Theater
4.7
(134)
Subway station
Transportation
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Other notable attractions

Central Park
Amusement park
Water & Amusement Parks
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals.
First President park
Park
Nature & Parks
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events.
Almaty Zoo
Zoo
Zoos & Aquariums
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats.
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Museum
Specialty Museums
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan.
Kolsai Lake
Lake
Nature & Parks
A series of scenic lakes surrounded by verdant hillsides & meadows with trails connecting them.
Green Bazaar
Farmers' market
Shopping
High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits.
Museum of Musical Instruments
Museum
Art Museums
Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments.
Monument of the Beatles
Sculpture
Sights & Landmarks
Lake Issyk
Lake
Nature & Parks
This scenic lake is surrounded by hills & offers fishing, swimming, boating & water sports.
Almaty Central Mosque
Mosque
Sights & Landmarks
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret.

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