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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Geological Museum 
Nikolaj AhmatFor a small charge, you can visit the Geological Museum famous for its collection of semiprecious stones and minerals in the Isker Business Center, down Dostyk Avenue (10.00 a.m.- 05.00 p.m.). Gems and jewelry are available in a shop inside.
Mosque
Nikolaj AhmatAt a short distance from the Green Bazaar, the biggest mosque in Kazakhstan is located. It was built with public donations and consecrated on 5 July 1999. The mosque replaced an old one that had been functioning since 1890 and finally was not able to hold all the believers. The new buildingÂ?s size and beauty (white marble walls decorated with glazed tiles contrasting with a blue 20m x 36 m dome) make it unrivalled among other Almaty mosques.
A muezzin praying from the minaret, a mandatory attribute of every mosque is heard from afar.
We would like to finish our story here. You are encouraged to try the route and visit the places that we have described here. By the way, we did it ourselves several times when writing this Guide and every time it was different and exciting because Almaty, its streets and people are never the same.
Museum of Mukhtar Auezov
Nikolaj AhmatBeside the fountain, there is a house and an operating museum of Mukhtar Auezov, the author of Â?AbaiÂ?s PathÂ?. The museum is open daily except Sundays and Mondays from 09.00 a.m. to 05.00 p.m.
National Museum
Nikolaj AhmatBuildings are silent keepers of citiesÂ? history. For its short life, Almaty has survived ravaging invasions, earthquakes, mudslides, the revolution, Civil War and the forfeit of its status of a capital. The building containing witnesses of all events that have influenced the local history is the Central Museum of Kazakhstan (open daily except Tuesdays, 10.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.) Most visitors to Almaty start their acquaintance with Almaty there.
Buildings are silent keepers of citiesÂ? history. For its short life, Almaty has survived ravaging invasions, earthquakes, mudslides, the revolution, Civil War and the forfeit of its status of a capital. The building containing witnesses of all events that have influenced the local history is the Central Museum of Kazakhstan (open daily except Tuesdays, 10.00 a.m. - 06.00 p.m.) Most visitors to Almaty start their acquaintance with Almaty there.
National Museum of Kazakhstan.
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The three-story square building with nine domes on Furmanov Street, right opposite the PresidentÂ?s Palace, is visible from afar. The blue domes, biggest in the middle and the rest along the perimeter, coupled with white stone walls look impressive and magnificent. The Museum is even more beautiful at nights when illuminated with blue floodlights. People like to spend time in a small park with ponds, stone bridges, rock compositions and weeping willows in front of the Museum.
The MuseumÂ?s biggest collection in Kazakhstan consists of 120, 000 exhibits displayed in its four huge halls and 200, 000 in reserves. Especially popular stands hold Kazakh traditional clothes, household articles, jewelry and other pieces of art.
There are also real pictures taken during 2 severe earthquakes that almost completely wiped out the city in 1887 and 1910.
Even if you are not a lover of history, we advise you to visit the Museum to buy good souvenirs, national jewelry, paintings and sculpture.
Green Bazaar
Nikolaj AhmatAnother way to continue your walk after the Park is to visit the Green Bazaar (Zeleny Bazaar). If you were brave enough to come to Almaty, you should not lose the chance to see AlmatyÂ?s main bazaar, experience its eastern atmosphere, colors, smells and crowds. Of course, beware of thieves and watch your wallet.
You will hardly be able to resist the temptation to buy dried apricots or raisins, Korean salads or honey from the Altay Mountains. Bazaars are one of the few places that expose ethnic diversities in the contemporary world going for uniformity.
