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Kazakhstan Sightseeing
Because families will be adopting children from various regions of Kazakhstan, sightseeing will vary depending on the area where the family travels. However, some of the most common sightseeing locations in Kazakhstan are below:
Green Bazaar (Almaty)
- so named because it started as a place where the local farmers sold their fresh produce
- large central market where fresh and dried fruits, as well as additional items, can be purchased
- an incredible cultural experience
Central State Museum of Kazakhstan (Almaty)
- first opened in 1931 and is now one of the largest museums in Central Asia
- three story building that houses numerous exhibition galleries and exposition halls
- funds approximately 200,000 cultural items
- visit their web site
Zenkov Cathedral (Almaty)
- designed in 1904 and given the status of a Russian Orthodox Cathedral in 1990
- one of the most unique structures in the world
- constructed entirely of wood without a single nail
- has been utilized as a historical museum and cultural center
Depending on the region that the family travels to, they may also be able to visit zoos, outdoor markets, lakes, museums, botanical gardens, churches, birch tree forests, and mosques.
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