Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Experience Almaty in Kazakhstan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in AlmatyIndividual Sights in AlmatySight 1: Ascension Cathedral
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The Ascension Cathedral, also known as Zenkov Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Completed in 1907, the cathedral is made out of wood but without nails. Its stands 56 meters tall, and is claimed to be the second tallest wooden church in the world.
Sight 2: Park of the 28 Guardsmen
The 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park is an urban park near the Ascension Cathedral in east-central Almaty, Kazakhstan. The park honors the Panfilov's Twenty-Eight Guardsmen, 28 soldiers from an Alma-Ata infantry unit of the Red Army who reportedly died during World War II in the Battle of Moscow. Named after Soviet General Ivan Panfilov, they are remembered for delaying the German advance into the Soviet capital of Moscow during Operation Barbarossa. An eternal flame commemorates the fallen soldiers, situated in front of a black monument honouring troops from all 15 Soviet republics.
Sight 3: ARTиШОК
ARTISHOK Theatre is an unprofited theatrical company of Kazakhstan.
Sight 4: Дом Офицеров
The House of Officers is a military/cultural building in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It serves troops and other personnel of the Almaty Military Garrison. Currently, the building houses the Museum of the Great Patriotic War, as well as other small organizations. From 1995–2012, the building housed the Central Military Band of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan. Since November 1993, the building has been part the Almaty State Historical-Architectural and Memorial Reserve.
Sight 5: Дом врача Фидлера
The House of Doctor Fiedler is a building in Alma-Ata, built for the famous doctor of the city of Verny - Lev Nikolaevich Fidler.
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