Almaty International Airport 24 min
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (29 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Zenkov's Cathedral (19 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Almaty Central Mosque (17 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Nylon Pool (34 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Zoo (23 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Nur.kz (31 min) Central Park (21 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. A. Kasteev Art Museum (30 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Republic Palace (26 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Kok-Tobe Hill Gondola (27 min) Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (38 min) Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (20 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Kok Tobe park (27 min) Park 28 Panfilovtsev (21 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Zelenyy Bazar (21 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. |