Almaty International Airport 29 min
Almaty Zoo (22 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Almaty Central Mosque (16 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. A. Kasteev Art Museum (29 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Zelenyy Bazar (20 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Nylon Pool (29 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (19 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Zenkov's Cathedral (18 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (37 min) Park 28 Panfilovtsev (20 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. First President park (34 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Kok Tobe park (26 min) Central Park (20 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Republic Palace (25 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (29 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Nur.kz (30 min) |