Almaty International Airport 28 min
Park 28 Panfilovtsev (15 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (22 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Almaty Zoo (15 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Nylon Pool (11 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Ile-Alatau National Park (41 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central Park (14 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (15 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Medeo (41 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. First President park (18 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Kok Tobe (27 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Zenkov's Cathedral (13 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Nur.kz (16 min) Almaty Central Mosque (11 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Republic Palace (18 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history A. Kasteev Art Museum (14 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. |