About Almaty

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and its main cultural, scientific, and financial center. Located in the southeast of the country at the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, the city offers a unique combination of modern urban life and breathtaking natural landscapes.

With a population of over 2 million people, Almaty is often referred to as the “southern capital” and remains the country’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan city. Almaty is widely recognized as the cultural capital of Kazakhstan. The city hosts numerous festivals, exhibitions, and concerts, and is part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music.

• Big Almaty Lake
• Medeu Ice Rink
• Kok Tobe Hill

In Almaty, there are many attractions to explore the city and culture in general: Blocks:

Kok Tobe Hill towers over the city and its observation deck opens an amazing panoramic view of the city from the top

The oldest wooden building in Almaty – Zenkov Cathedral. This unique landmark is one of the main symbols of the city

Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, which presents a collection reflecting the history of the country (more than 300,000 exhibits), the culture of the Kazakh people and the statehood of Kazakhstan

The largest green bazaar in the city – Green Bazaar. A place where you can feel the local flavor and discover traditional products