Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest metropolis is set in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains. It served as the country's capital until 1997 and remains Kazakhstan's trading and cultural hub. Landmarks include the Central State Museum, displaying thousands of historic Kazakh artifacts. In the center is Panfilov Park, home to the bright-yellow towers of Zenkov Cathedral, a tsarist-era Russian Orthodox Church
Capital City: - Kazakhstan (renamed Astana in 1998 and Nur-Sultan in 2019).

Best time to visit: - The best time to visit Almaty are the summer months from June to September when the temperatures are moderate around 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, hence it is the best time for sightseeing also.