Atameken Map of Kazakhstan
«Атамекен» Қазақстан картасы этно-мемориалдық кешені
An open-air miniature park that condenses landmarks from across Kazakhstan onto a giant map. You can tour the whole country in half an hour.
The Atameken National Memorial Complex was built in 2001. It is an outdoor park laid out in the shape of the country. Miniature models of representative landmarks from each region are placed according to their true geographic locations. These include the Medeu Ice Rink in Almaty, the Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi in Turkistan, and the Caspian Sea and Lake Balkhash. It offers a quick way to learn Kazakhstan's geography. Admission is cheap. It is often closed in winter. It is next to the Duman Oceanarium.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00-19:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Duman Oceanarium
- Astana Circus
- Triumph of Astana
- Astana Opera
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Baiterek Tower
- Nurzhol Boulevard