Almaty

Temples & religious sites

Ascension Cathedral

This Russian Orthodox cathedral stands in Panfilov Park in Almaty and was built entirely of wood without a single nail. As one of the tallest wooden cathedrals in the world, it's a wonderful place to admire its unique architecture.

Temples & religious sites

Central Mosque (Almaty)

This is one of the largest mosques in Kazakhstan, with room for up to 7,000 worshippers at once. It was rebuilt on the site of an earlier mosque, originally built in 1890, that was destroyed by fire.

Museums & galleries

Central State Museum of Kazakhstan

The largest museum in Almaty and one of the leading museums in Central Asia. Its extensive size allows visitors to explore a wide range of collections at a relaxed pace.

Culture & venues

Abay Opera House

An opera house in Almaty that began as a music studio in 1933 and became a full-fledged theater the following year. Visitors can enjoy opera and ballet performances here.

Nature

Kok Tobe

A hill in Almaty at an elevation of 1,100 meters, considered one of the city's signature attractions. Travelers keep coming here to take in its sweeping views.

Museums & galleries

Kazakhstan National Museum of Instruments

A folk musical instrument museum located in Almaty. Here you can see a collection of traditional Kazakh instruments.

Museums & galleries

A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts

One of Kazakhstan's largest national art museums, located in downtown Almaty. It's a great place to take your time exploring artworks from various eras and discover Kazakhstan's world of art.

Parks & gardens

Abai Square

This square in Almaty is centered on a statue of the poet Abai Qunanbaiuly. It features a granite fountain and gardens, and nearby you can catch a cable car up to Kok-Tobe Park.