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Zenkov Cathedral

Panfilov Park, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ranked #1 of 15 attractions in Almaty
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012

one of the things that you must see in Almaty, this is the only building that was not affected by the earthquake of 1900. More

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Almaty, Almaty City, Kazakhstan
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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It is the most beautiful church I ever seen. It was built without any nails and open for everybody. It is also very beautiful inside and very calming. Lovely place! More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

Zenkov Cathedral is beautiful inside and colorful (no less beautiful) outside. More

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Alexandria, VA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

A trip to Almaty will not be complete without seeing Zenkov Cathedral inside and out. Easily one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches I've ever been in. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2007

One of few pre-Soviet era buildings left in Almaty, this cathedral is located in attractive park. Cathedral was build from wood without using a single nail and it is claimed to be the second tallest wooden building in the world. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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