The Ascension Cathedral is magnified. It is one of the highest wooden buildings and is the highest wooden Orthodox church in the world. It stands 46m high. It is beautiful both in design and colour. It stands in a wonderful park which has a lovely family vibe. There are carriage rides, games and wildlife within the park. Entry is allowed into the church but appropriate clothing is stipulated and women also covering their hair with a head scarf. Head scarves are provided at the door of the church. The interior is just as impressive. Photographs are allowed and there are opportunities to buy candles to light from the church shop next door. I highly recommend visiting this church If are visiting on the hour you may be fortunate in hearing the church bells chiming.

This is a very elegant and beautiful Orthodox Church next to a park, 15 from the nearest metro station on foot. The area is tranquil that worths a stroll around. It's near to the green market so one can visit all in one go.

This is a very colourful church surrounded by parks on three sides. The interior is very beautiful. Ladies need to cover their head by the scarves provided at the entrance if a service is in progress. A children’s play area on the road facing side and people feeding pigeons increases the buzz around this place

Although not the oldest Orthodox cathedral in Almaty, Ascension Cathedral is the most famous, and justifiably. Completed shortly after 1900, it is the largest historic cathedral in the city, made of wood,and extremely ornate. It is located in the park containing the monuments to General Panfilov and his 28 Guardsman, sometimes called Panfilov Park, in central Almaty. It is magnificent inside and out and contains numerous icons and many small relics. it is generally open during the day and free to visit. Although people did not always comply, men should wear long trousers and shirts covering their shoulders, and women should also cover their legs, shoulders, and wear a headscarf.

We parked our rented car nearby here , our rental car guy helped us to pay parking online . It was a busy park full of people , We have outside view of the Cathedral as it was closed for visiting inside . From here we walked to the Cathedral, green bazaar , tsum shopping center and had dinner all within nearby .

How did they build this beautiful, intricate structure without a single nail? Explore the Ascension Cathedral,is often called Zenkov Cathedral in Panfilov Park, This Russian Orthodox cathedral is 56 metres tall and was completed in 1907 Some claim that it is the second tallest wooden church in the world, second only to Săpânța-Peri Monastery church in Săpânța, Romania at 78 metres. Appreciate the interior with a respectful walk through.

A stunning church right in the heart of Almaty in the middle of a charming park. It is without doubt one of our absolute highlights from our time in Almaty. The park comes alive in the evenings when temperatures cone down a bit and there will be lots of tourists as well as local families enjoying the greenery. The Ascension Church is the centrepiece of the park with a nice plaza out front. It's stunning colours make it an arresting sight. Inside is lovely too with beautiful icons and statuary. We couldn't get enough of this beautiful place.

This is a beautiful old church that is well-maintained. You can see how much effort goes into keeping it in good condition. Visitors are allowed to come in and marvel at the architecture, which is really nice. Just be mindful to dress appropriately. It is an Orthodox Cathedral.

Absolutely beautiful church constructed of wood without the use of nails. Over a hundred years old and still actively used. Wuite ornate. Well worth the time to visit as a destination.