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The 10 Best Free Things to do in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty /ˈælməti/ (Kazakh: Алматы, Almaty [ɑlmɑˈtə]; Russian: Алматы), formerly known as Alma-Ata /ˌælmə.əˈtɑː/ (Russian: Алма-Ата) and Verny (Russian: Верный Vernyy), is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of 1,797,431 people, about 8% of the country's total population. It served as capital of the Kazakh state in its various forms from 1929 to 1997, under the influence of the then Soviet Union and its appointees. Alma-Ata was the host city for a 1978 international conference on Primary Health Care where the Alma Ata Declaration was adopted, marking a paradigm shift in global public health. In 1997, the government relocated the capital to Astana in the north of the country, which is about 12 hours away by train.
Restaurants in Almaty
1. Iversky Seraphimovskiy Nunnery
2. Shivers Bar | Cocktails & Food
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Cocktails & Food Eco friendly bar with, with cozy vibes, hidden in the middle of a city. Only natural ingridients for our cocktails - no juices, no syrups, no artificial flavours, etc., Only fruits and veggies. Only homemade ingridients for our food. Homemade hummus and pita, turkey shawarma, carpaccio, and more. Enlgish speaking and friendly :)
Reviewed By 654victoriaf
The best cocktail bar in Almaty, stop by to try their famous "apple pie" cocktail, you'll definitely enjoy the relaxed and cozy atmosphere. It feels like home and the people are super nice and friendly. Easy to find, central location; they also serve some good craft beer and cider here. Love their humus and turkey shawarma:) Guys really do what they love and know about.
3. Park Named After Panfilov’s 28 Guardsmen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 654 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This impressive memorial is to the 28 guardsmen of the Panfilov division who were said to have sacrificed themselves destroying 18 German tanks outside Moscow. The truth of this has been questioned. This is only a portion of the park, which also has parklands, amusement park and the Zenkov Cathedral.
4. Ascension Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 873 reviews
Reviewed By ptyduke8 - Pinecrest, United States
This was high on my list of must sees in Almaty. It did not disappoint. The colors on the outside are just perfect. It is so incredible that this wooden church was built without a single nail and survived a powerful earthquake a few years after completion. The inside was lovely, but I felt it was not appropriate to take photos with people in the midst of their prayers and rituals. I have included photos from all four sides.
5. Gorky Central Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 321 reviews
Reviewed By JesSal4 - Italy, null
This is a very nice park. There are a lot of entertainment especially for the kids. It is a perfect place where to spend some hours.
6. First President's Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By emreesind - Atyrau, Kazakhstan
We visited hereat beginning of August 2020 after we found out our initial target, otanical garden, was closed due ti disinfection services relted to pandemic, during our 2 days temporary stay in Almaty. Park is a fairly large, very green place with a lot of different trees that you can sit beneath on the grass and long walking courses for leasure walks. Also has a perimetral road fof cycling and skating. Park has 2 buffets where you can buy refreshments, coffee, tea, ice cream, etc. Overall we enjoyed here, spent half day in open clean air with our 6 months old peacefully sitting or sleeping in his trolley under tree shades.
7. Nedelka Fountain
8. Christ the Savior Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
9. Almatinskiy Terrenkur
10. St. Nicholas Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By 57mackiel - Ottawa, Canada
This is worth the drive. Beautiful Russian architecture and religious paintings inside. Bring a scarf to cover your hair if you are a woman.
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