Almaty Walking Tour: 9 Must-See Sights

The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is located in east-central Almaty in the area surrounding the Zenkov Cathedral. It is dedicated to and named after the Panfilov heroes which were the 28 soldiers of an Almaty infantry unit who died while fighting against Germans outside of Moscow during the Great Patriotic War.

Wish to get on a unique colorful shopping? We recommend you to visit the “Green Bazaar” - this is the heart of Eastern shopping! The Green Bazaar is a place where you can get back to the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, where you can get good discounts and good mood! Do not miss the opportunity to buy juicy fruits and vegetables, real dried fruits, rare spices and much more on our Green Bazaar!

A distinctive architectural building of Zenkov Cathedral (Ascension Cathedral) is located in a green Panfilov Park of Almaty. The historical monument is one of the main sights of the city. Bishops of Turkestan and Tashkent were the initiators of the church construction in the early 19th century. The project was delegated to the best engineers and architects of the time: K.A. Borisoglebskiy, N.I. Stepanov, S.K.Troparevskiy and A.P. Zenkov. In 1903, the project was approved and the construction of the cathedral took place between 1904 and 1907. A.P. Zenkov had supervised the entire project.

In the late 1970s, due to the shortage of public baths, it was proposed to build a large SPA complex with swimming pools, Russian, Finnish, Eastern and combined baths, a hydrotherapy center, as well as additional services - cafes, hairdressers, massage rooms, etc. The building is located along the perimeter of the block and adjoins the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park on the eastern side. The Arasana building became a new phenomenon for the figurative characteristics and functionality of bathhouses in Soviet architecture. One of the last projects of the so-called "Kunaev" period of Almaty development is very complex both in plan and structure.

Also known as Arbat Market, this place is a wonderful place to visit. Similar to city squares in other countries, Arbat is actually a stretch of pedestrian street between Nazarbayeva and Ablai Khan, filled with artists, entertainers, shops, and supermarket. It also houses the TSUM shopping mall nearby. Panfilov street, which is perpendicular to Zhybek Zholy is also part of Arbat .

The building was recognized as an architectural monument and entered into the register of national significance in 1979. It has 26 floors and 102 meters in height. From 1977 to 2008, the hotel was the tallest building in Alma-Ata. According to the hotel's website, the hotel is "the most earthquake-resistant high-rise building in the Southern capital."

Abay Square is a city square in front of the Palace of the Republic in Almaty, Kazakhstan, named after the Kazakh poet and educator Abay Kunanbayev.

The ascent to the mountain Kok-Tobe, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the evening city from a bird's flight (the ascent of the Funicular with a view of the city, 15-20 minutes). Kok-Tobe is a mountain in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain's height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-Tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors of Almaty. The viewpoint from Kok-Tobe is well worth a visit with panoramic views of the city in all directions.