Almaty

Almaty has iconic landmarks. The Ascension Cathedral is a big Russian church with round green roofs that look like onions. The big Monument to Independence celebrates when Kazakhstan became its own country. The main State Museum shows old things from Kazakhstan's past. There you can see clay pots, necklaces, and clothes that Kazakhs used to ►

Almaty has iconic landmarks. The Ascension Cathedral is a big Russian church with round green roofs that look like onions. The big Monument to Independence celebrates when Kazakhstan became its own country. The main State Museum shows old things from Kazakhstan's past. There you can see clay pots, necklaces, and clothes that Kazakhs used to wear long ago. The A. Kasteev Art Museum displays paintings by Kazakh artists and artists from Western European countries too. You can look at pictures, statues, and photos in this museum. The A. Kasteev National Art Museum displays paintings by Kazakh artists and those from Western Europe. You can admire paintings, sculptures, and photographs in this museum.
Almaty has beautiful green spaces. Panfilov Park is located downtown. There is a cathedral, a monument, and lovely flower gardens. Gorky Park is an amusement park in the mountains. It has rides, games, and picnic areas. The Botanical Garden in Almaty has a huge collection of plants from all over the globe. You can see rare flowers, giant trees, and small ponds.
Kok Tobe is a hill in Almaty. You can take a cable car to the top. There is a tall tower with an observation deck. The view from up there lets you take in the whole city in all its beauty. Medeo is a winter sports resort in the nearby mountains. It has an outdoor ice rink and ski slopes. It's an ideal place for skating and skiing. The Charyn Canyon is a vast, rugged rock canyon about 200 km from Almaty. You can hike and observe the immense red cliffs there. These are magnificent natural sites around Almaty.
Almaty also has its festivities. Nauryz is a significant holiday in Kazakhstan. It's the spring festival. People decorate their homes. They make delicious traditional dishes. Victory Day is celebrated on May 9th. This holiday celebrates the win against Nazi Germany back in 1945. There is a military parade in cities. People tie ribbons to monuments. They honor and remember the soldiers who were killed fighting in the war.These are two significant holidays for Kazakhs.
There are lovely beaches near Almaty. Kapchagay Beach is on Lake Kapchagay, about 80 km away. You can swim and sunbathe there. Borovoye Beach is farther away, around 250 km. It sits on Lake Borovoye. Both beaches attract big crowds in summer. People come to relax and picnic. There are restaurants and cafes nearby. Kapchagay and Borovoye are popular beach destinations.
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