Almaty information

Almaty is the largest city of Kazakhstan and is its former capital, located in the southeast part of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is a cultural and financial centre of Central Asia housing large ex-pat communities. Almaty is considered to be an expensive city to live in and is listed in the top 50 cities in the world for living expenses.

Almaty has a unique look and feel to it, visitors to the city will notice its unique buildings, mountain peaks, wide streets, fountains and greenery. Some of the sights to see in Almaty are the Green Bazar, Almaty park, Winter Arbat, Zenkov Cathedral, and the Monument of Independence. On a clear day it is possible to see the striking, snow capped mountains located at the city's entrance.

Flights to Almaty
Etihad offers direct flights to Almaty in addition to indirect flights on a daily basis. Book flights to Almaty online.

Almaty attractions

Zenkov Cathedral
Zenkov Cathedral is situated in Panfilov Park. It is the second tallest building in the world (wooden) and was finally constructed in 1907. Designers in Moscow and Kiev were responsible for the inner structure of the Cathedral and the artist Khludov painted the iconostasis. After much restoration work in the late 70's the Zenkov Cathedral was eventually reopened as a Cathedral offering religious services in 1997.

Republic Square
Republic Square is a recently finished area in the centre of Almaty, it was considered to be a completed work in 1980. It is a maze of modern buildings including the National television, President’s Residence and former building of the Government. Shota Valikhanov's Monument of Independence is located in the centre of the Republic Square. On a clear day it is possible to see the Alatau mountains as a spectacular background to the two fountains in Baiseitova street.