The best of Almaty Private walking tour

Zenkov and Jibek Joly streets in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The market has been an important commercial centre in the city since its inception in 1875. At the moment, the market sells spices, prepared dishes, fruit, textiles, furniture, and a broad range of other things, including antiques. Originally, the region functioned as a guest yard for traveling merchants and caravans. After a big earthquake in 1887, the bazaar was rebuilt in 1972 and renamed Central Farm Market.

It is dedicated to and named for the Panfilov heroes, who were reputedly 28 men from an Alma-Ata Infantry unit who perished defending Moscow from the German onslaught during WWII. The group was named after Ivan Panfilov, the General commanding the 316th division, which was considered at the time to have greatly delayed the Germans' approach to Moscow, thereby gaining time for the city's defenders. In front of the massive black memorial of troops from all 15 Soviet republics, an everlasting flame honouring the dead of World War II and the Eastern Front shines.

The cathedral was finished in 1907, and the entire structure is built of wood but without nails, standing 56 meters tall and claiming to be the world's second tallest wooden edifice.

The Almaty Museum of Musical Instruments will be interesting not only for music lovers. It is also suitable for anyone interested in the history and cultural traditions of the homeland.