Sights

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Here are a few sights you can see in Almaty.

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August 28, 2006 change by giorgio

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Arasan Baths

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Almaty’s central bathhouse is situated in a large, impressive dome-shaped building opposite Panfilov Park . Three types of bath are available at Arasan: Russian, Finnish and Turkish. The Finnish bath is dry while the Russian version is a sea of steam. The Turkish bath consists of stone platforms heated to three different temperatures and a plunge pool. Various kinds of massage are on offer.

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address:	Aiteke Bi, cnr of Kunayeva

The Green Bazaar

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The Central Market, otherwise known as the Green Bazaar, brings to life the finest traditions of the Asian bazaar. This is not just a market, but a meeting-place of various Asian cultures in miniature. You can sample the produce grown throughout Central Asia. The fruit and vegetables at the Green Bazaar are good value in summer.

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address:	Zelyony bazaar: Zhibek Zholy, corner of Pushkina

Zenkov Cathedral in the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park

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Svyato-Voznesenski Orthodox Cathedral, designed by a local architect A.Zenkov, was built in 1904. It is one of the eight most unique wooden buildings in the world. Its wall paintings, screens and interior decorations strike one’s imagination with its beauty and splendor. Of special interest is the fact that it survived the 1911 earthquake with a magnitude of 10 on Richter scale.

No entrance fee. Open 24 hours a day.

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Central mosque

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It was founded in July, 1999.

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address:	Mametov & PushkinMametov & Pushkin

Central (Gorky) Park

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Almaty’s largest recreational area, is still known as Gorky Park. It has boating lakes, funfair rides, a zoo, several cafes, shashlyk and beer stands.

It’s busiest on Sunday and holidays. Trolleybus No 1, 12 and run along Gogol to the entrance from anywhere in the central area.

Small entrance fee.

Almaty Zoo is located here, home to 4,000 animals, including endangered species of Kazakhstan such as the Tien-shan bear, striped hyena, Turkestan lynx, pink pelican and black stork.

Opening hours 10am-5pm Mon-Sun. Tel. 91 37 19

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tel:	30 84 52,30 61 11
openingHours:	9am-9pm Mon-Sun
address:	at the eastern end of Gogol, 1 km from the Hotel Otrar

Republic Square (Respublika Alangy)

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Large square in southern Almaty. It has a pillar with a Golden Man statue. At the base there's a palm print from the not-so-humble President Nazarbayev. If you put your hand there they say your wish will come true...

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address:	Satpayev, between Furmanov and Zheltoksan

28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park

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Located just across from the Otrar Hotel. The park fathers the Glory Memorial with its Eternal Flame and the Memorial Lane . The Lane is lined with stone pedestals with names of 28 guardsmen who gave their lives in the Moscow battle during the War 2.

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