Almaty International Airport 20 min
Almaty Television Tower (37 min) Though closed to the public, this iconic television tower of tubular steel is a popular photo spot. Zenkov's Cathedral (18 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. A. Kasteev Art Museum (29 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (34 min) Central Park (20 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Kok Tobe park (26 min) Park 28 Panfilovtsev (20 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Nylon Pool (30 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (26 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Almaty Central Mosque (16 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. First President park (32 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Almaty Zoo (20 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Republic Palace (25 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Zelenyy Bazar (20 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (20 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. |