Almaty districts: places of interest and interesting places

Almaty is a green city, which is buried in gardens. The wide streets of the former capital of Kazakhstan amaze tourists with the beauty of buildings and a unique atmosphere. Almaty's districts are diverse: each of them has its own sights and characteristic features.

Most tourists visit the city in spring, when apple, apricot and cherry blossom in the south. It is then that Almaty gives the travelers a fabulous mood. And this is not surprising, because more than 8 thousand hectares of the city is reserved for garden and park areas! There really is something to see in order to appreciate the beauty of one of the largest settlements of Kazakhstan.

So, which attractions should you pay attention to and where you can stay in the city? We will discuss this further.

What to see in Almaty

In any guide to the city you can find the name of the Palace of the Republic, as well as the Central State Museum, where you can learn a lot about the cultural, spiritual and historical monuments of the country.

In addition, a popular place in Almaty is the Park named after 28 Panfilov guardsmen. For fans of religious buildings, we should mention the Ascension Church, which was built at the beginning of the last century without the use of nails.

Also, the inspection of the beauty of the city can not do without the Kok-Tube mountain, which translates into Russian as a "green hill", from which a unique view of Almaty opens.

Areas of Almaty

In the city there are eight separate units, the administrative organs of which are the district akimats. So, here there are the following territorial units: Turksib, Nauryzbaysky, Medeu, Alatau, Almalinsky, Zhetysu, Bostandyk and Auezov districts of Almaty.

Area Attractions

In the Alatau district you can attend classes at a sports club or go to the archaeological park to look at the mounds. Also, it will not do without the park zone "Halyk", where city dwellers like to play football, basketball, volleyball or go to local small cafes.

If you want to visit the Almalinsky district, then you will be able to have a cultural rest, having visited the puppet theater and the Academic Theater named after. Abay. Therefore, this place will appeal to those who like this kind of leisure.

Shoppers will be able to find employment in Auezov district, where there are many shopping centers. Also here you can visit a movie in the cinema, relax in the Family Park, which has water slides, a swimming pool, a bowling center and catering facilities. Those who want to try themselves in river rafting can register with a local yacht club.

Turksib district of Almaty is well-known for the football center, as well as the stadiums where the matches are held. In addition, the complex "Football Land" has a swimming pool.

Bostandyk district of Almaty is famous for shopping centers and cinemas. Also here is the Palace of Students, a huge sports center with a swimming pool and a ski complex. In addition, here you can go to the performance at the Kazakh State Circus.

Areas of Almaty include Medeu, which contains a large number of attractions in the city as a whole. It is here that you can see the famous television tower, whose height reaches more than 300 meters, as well as the Park of Panfilov Heroes. In this area there is also the Ascension Cathedral, as well as the Palace of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Philharmonic. Here you can see the exposition of the Museum of Musical Instruments, and also visit the mountain complex. In the latter you can skate, participate in hockey competitions in the winter, and play in games that are familiar to everyone - volleyball, basketball and football.

Where can a tourist stay?

Almaty districts include a large number of hotels and hotels of good quality. But still, tourists are recommended to stay in institutions that are in the center. Accordingly, this is the Almalinsky district. Do not worry about the fact that the cost of the room here will be high, because if you settle in a more remote place, then spend more money on the road. Also in this area are many cafes, shops, lounge bars and nightlife. If you definitely need to find an inexpensive place, safely drive to the southern part of Almaty, where you will find a suitable option for you.