Things to see in Kazakhstan
251 places worth seeing in Kazakhstan on an illustrated map: Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Astana Arena, Nur-Astana Mosque, Palace of Peace and Reconciliation and Astana Opera, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi Commissioned in 1389 for the 12th-century Sufi poet and mystic Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, but never finished. This mausoleum is nevertheless a majo
- Astana Arena The men's national team play at Astana Arena (capacity 30,000), 4 km south of city centre along Qabanbai Batyr Ave. The city's club FC Astan
- Nur-Astana Mosque The second largest mosque in Astana and the third largest in Central Asia, completed in 2008. The dome area contains symbols from all over t
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation Completed in 2006 after a design by British architect Norman Foster, and also known as the "pyramid". The pyramid portion of the building is
- Astana Opera Seating 1500, the opera house has acoustic properties designed by Enrico Moretti and Maria Cairoli that are internationally renowned.
- Khazret Sultan Mosque Completed in 2012, it's the largest mosque in Kazakhstan and the second largest in Central Asia. A vast calm soaring space, can accommodate
- Ascension Cathedral Completed in 1907 and renovated in the 2020s - new saints were painted in, though presumably they were known to the hagiographers. The icono
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan Displays of Kazakh history, from prehistoric times through the Mongol periods to the present. Guided tours in English and other languages ar
- Aisha Bibi It was built in the 11th or 12th century as a homage to the noble woman Aisha Bibi. The Kazakh government restored the mausoleum to its form
- Barys Arena Home to Barys Astana, the only Kazakh team to play in the Russian KHL. Good atmosphere and teams rarely sell out so tickets are cheap and re
- Mashkhur Jusup Mosque Most probably Pavlodar's defining landmark, this striking mosque has minarets surrounding a sky blue dome that is supposed to resemble the t
- Kazhimukan Munaitpasov Stadium Multi-purpose stadium in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan The national museum moved to this location in 2014. The museum is huge and very modern with interactive displays in English, Russian and Kaz
- A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts Huge collection spanning Oriental, Russian and Kazakh arts, the Stakhanovite scenes from Stalin's era are fascinating. Abilkhan Kasteev (190
- Kazakhstan National Museum of Instruments Small museum with fine traditional wooden facade, exhibits have signage in Kazakh, Russian and English.
- Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall Designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti, and shaped like the petals of a flower. The exterior is covered by glass panels.
- Aral Sea Formerly a salt lake in Central Asia.
- Saint Nicholas Orthodox church in Almaty Russian Orthodox church built in 1909. It was used as stables for Soviet cavalry horses but reopened as a church in 1980. Main entrance is w
- Manjali Mosque Beautiful mosque. Entrance only with long trousers. Next door is the grand Isatay and Makhambet Square with a noble statue of these guys on
- Museum of Almaty Small museum of the history of the city, mountaineering and the Republic, housed in a former orphanage. Audioguide available on your own mob
- Ramstore Bridge A new bridge for pedestrians and cars across Ishim. Looks a bit like a section of the Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge in Brasilia.
- Semipalatinsk Bridge A suspension bridge with elegant lines over the Irtysh River. It is quite an eyecatcher, including when it's lit up or when steam is rising
- Lake Balkhash Lake in southeastern Kazakhstan.
- Our Lady of Kazan church in Almaty Small, brightly painted Russian Orthodox Church with a gorgeously ornate interior.
- Assumption Cathedral Russian Orthodox cathedral.
- Baitursynov Home Museum Akhmet Baytursynov (1873-1937) was a Kazakh intellectual active in politics, poetry, linguistics and education, so inevitably he was shot du
- Tamgaly Archaeological site in Kazakhstan.
- Atameken miniature park An outdoor museum giving you an overview of the entire country in a miniature version. This 1.7-hectare exhibit features more than 200 mock-
- The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Enter via the security gate on Abay. This imposing building was the seat of power before the new presidential palace was built. Nursultan Na
- Almaty Railway Museum Small museum about the railways in Kazakhstan.
- Lake Zaysan Lake in eastern Kazakhstan.
- Pavlodar Regional Art Museum Art and even some models of prehistoric animals.
- Kazakh Eli monument It's next to Pyramid (Palace of Peace) and has a small statue of the first president of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is about 100 metres t
- Lake Alakol Lake in Kazakhstan.
- Lake Tengiz Lake in Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan.
- North Aral Sea Extant lake.
- Lake Kaindy Lake in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan.
- Chagan Lake in Kazakhstan, formed from a nuclear test explosion.
- Lake Sasykkol Lake in Kazakhstan.
- Charyn Canyon Canyon on the Charyn River in Kazakhstan.
- Almaty Central Stadium Stadium in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
- South Aral Sea Former lake.
- Lake Marqaköl Lake in East Kazakhstan Region, Kazakhstan.
- Kapchagay Reservoir Reservoir in Kazakhstan.
- Talgar peak The highest point of the Trans-Ili Alatau, Kazakhstan.
- Almaty Tower Architectural structure.
- Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve Biosphere reserve in Kazakhstan | designated in 2015.
- Central Mosque (Almaty) Architectural structure.
- Karagandy Zoo Zoo in Karaganda, Kazakhstan.
- Bukhtarma Reservoir Reservoir in Kazakhstan.