Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Almaty, Kazakhstan
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28 m
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: ARTиШОК
ARTISHOK Theatre is an unprofited theatrical company of Kazakhstan.
Sight 2: 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 3: 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 4: State puppet theater
The State Puppet Theater is a puppet theater in Almaty.
Sight 5: Дом ученых
The House of Scientists is a building in Alma-Ata built for prominent scientists of the Kazakh SSR.
Sight 6: Merchant Gabdulvaliev's Trading House
The residential building of the merchant Gabdulvaliev is a historical building in Alma-Ata of the Vernensky period.
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