Attractions of Kazakhstan

To help inspire or plan your trip to Kazakhstan, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Kazakhstan which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Cities of interest in Kazakhstan

Almaty
Although no longer the capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty remains its commercial and cultural hub. Almaty is a modern cosmopolitan city, developed from the country's oil wealth and with a strong Russian influence. Its attractions include the multi-coloured wooden Zenkov Russian Cathedral, the Arasan baths for a Russian sauna experience and the war memorials of Panfilov Park, named for the 28 Panfilov guards who died defending Moscow in 1941. Its museums include the Central State Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Kazakhstan Museum of Arts. The city is set against a backdrop of the Tien Shan mountains, with the Big Almaty Lake, surrounded by mountain peaks, a particular attraction.

Almaty

Although no longer the capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty remains its commercial and cultural hub. Almaty is a modern cosmopolitan city, developed from the country's oil wealth and with a strong Russian influence. Its attractions include the multi-coloured wooden Zenkov Russian Cathedral, the Arasan baths for a Russian sauna experience and the war memorials of Panfilov Park, named for the 28 Panfilov guards who died defending Moscow in 1941. Its museums include the Central State Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments and the Kazakhstan Museum of Arts. The city is set against a backdrop of the Tien Shan mountains, with the Big Almaty Lake, surrounded by mountain peaks, a particular attraction.