7 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Almaty - Atlas Obscura

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The Last Wild Apple Forests

Granny Smiths, Fujis, and Pink Ladies can all be traced back to Kazakhstan, where apples still grow wild.

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Big Almaty Lake

A brilliant turquoise lake in the mountains.

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Beatles Statue of Almaty

Beatlemania is still going strong ...at least in Kazakhstan.

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Ascension Cathedral

In Kazakhstan, a colorful cathedral with many lives once survived the most powerful earthquake in the region.

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Medeu

This Soviet-era athletic and recreation facility is the highest ice skating rink in the world.

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Zelionyj Bazaar

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.

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Statue of Panfilov's 28 Guardsmen

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

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Infants and Genghis Khan enjoyed this fermented mare's milk.

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This simple dish of boiled horse intestine is prized for its unique and layered texture.

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