The notebook of Almaty
Taste the city as much as visit it.
Almaty combines tree-lined avenues, markets and historic heritage at the foot of the Tian Shan. City visits and mountain excursions require different preparation.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 3 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Possible without car depending on area
Heritage
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Almaty
Almaty combines tree-lined avenues, markets and historic heritage at the foot of the Tian Shan. City visits and mountain excursions require different preparation.
Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Cathedral of Ascension
- Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
- Green Bazaar
Before you choose
- Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
- Indicative Hidengo duration, excluding transport; it varies with the route, access and local conditions.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Cathedral
Cathedral of Ascension
The wooden Ascension Cathedral stands in the Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen. Respect religious services and the rules for photography inside.
Cathedral
Cathedral of Saint Nicholas
Saint-Nicolas is a historic Orthodox church in Almaty surrounded by a garden. Accessible areas depend on the religious services.
Market
Green Bazaar
The Green Bazaar gathers stalls of food products and shops. Ask for the agreement before photographing the sellers and checking the ingredients before a tasting.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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