Walk in the squares of Almaty.

“There are no two identical gardens and two identical days in the same garden”

Hugh Johnson.

Walks on parks of city Almaty.

Central (formerly Gorily) Park (at the end of Gogolya) is one of the city' s most popular parks, covering 100 hectares. It has many different attractions and sports facilities, an artificial lake, а cinema, and numerous cafes and bars. Almaty Zoo is located here - home to 4,000 animals, including endangered species of Kazakhstan such as the Tien-Shan bear, striped hyena, Turkestan lynx, pink pelican and black stork.
Panfilov Park was laid out in the mid-1960s in memory of the 28 guards commanded by General Panfilov who died heroically in the Second World War. The War Memorial and Eternal Flame commemorate the defenders of the Mother land, and there is а memorial walkway with stone pedestals engraved with the names оf the 28 heroes.
The Botanical Garden (48 Timiryazeva). The garden''s108 hectares boast а 7,000-strong collection of plants from Каzаkhstan, Russia, the Crimea and Caucasus, North America and the Far East. The hothouse contains tropical plants and а vast array of cacti.
Ataunt (Auezova and Timiryazeva) is the city' s largest business centre, surrounded by greenery. Its pavilions are а popular venue for international exhibitions and fairs. Many of Аlmaty citizens enjoy relaxing here weekends.
Тhis architectural land-mark is one of 3ust eight unique wooden struc the world. The Russian Orthodox Cathedral of thе Holy Ascension has а striking beauty and splendour.  It was built in  1904 - 1907, designed by the architect AР. Zenkov with wall paintings by Nikolai Khludov.
The cathedral is about 50 metres high уеt, interestingly, it withstood the very severe earth-quake of 1910. Used as а museum during the Soviet period, the cathedral reopened for church services in 1997. There is small souvenir stand inside where Orthodox devotional items can be purchased.
Planting of trees and gardens has always been encouraged in Almaty. In the late XIXth century, every house-owner had to plant near his house 7 - 8 decorative or fruit trees (the example of one - Eduard Baum, a local horticulturist who planted many of the city’s groves).
That tradition has been followed through to the present. Via modern city-planning, parks, gardens and flower-beds surround big office and residential complexes. Almaty residents take pride in their city parks which are favorite recreational and promenade places.
There are streets in the city closed to all vehicles forming long and shady lanes lined with spruces, limes and other trees. These are Tulebaev, Baiseitova, Chaikovski streets. Within the city are nine parks covering 350 h, 40 gardens of 130 h and flower-beds of a total area of 70,000 sq. m.
Central (formerly Gorily) Park (at the end of Gogolya) is one of the city' s most popular parks, covering 100 hectares. It has many different attractions and sports facilities, an artificial lake, а cinema, and numerous cafes and bars.
Panfilov Park was laid out in the mid-1960s in memory of the 28 guards commanded by General Panfilov who died heroically in the Second World War. The War Memorial and Eternal Flame commemorate the defenders of the Mother land, and there is а memorial walkway with stone pedestals engraved with the names оf the 28 heroes.

Authority:
"Zhetysu is the Land of  tourism”. A Tourist Guide-book. Almaty.  2003. 68 p. and the material for this page is taken from the printed edition."Guide to Kazakhstan"