Aktobe

An administrative center of Aktobe region / Founded in 1869 / Population is 524 172

Attractions and entertainment

“RUHANIYAT” MUSEUM

"Rukhaniyat" is the first and so far the only museum in the Republic of Kazakhstan, the exhibits of which tell visitors about the origins of traditional world religions. The museum is located on the ground floor of the main mosque "Nur Gasyr". Its area is more than 800 sq. m. There are original Korans of the XIX and early XX centuries, models of Islamic shrines, original bricks of mosques, seals of imams, prayer rugs.

WATER-GREEN BOULEVARD OF UNITY AND ACCORD

The water-green Boulevard of Unity and Accord is located in the very center of Aktobe, next to the Orthodox St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Nur Gasyr Mosque. The official opening of the boulevard took place in September 2009. There is a memorial rotunda, an amphitheater with 170 seats, and Shanyrak monument, which also represents the unity of people living in the country. Moreover, there is a musical fountain called “The Prosperity Bowl”. At the fountain in the evenings you will enjoy Kazakh folk music and works of world classics.

PUPPET THEATRE “ALAKAI”

One of the oldest theaters in the country. Today, the Alakai Theater is a laureate of the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a multiple laureate and diploma winner of republican and international puppet theater festivals. The repertoire includes more than 30 performances in Russian and Kazakh languages, such as "The Ugly Duckling" by G.K. Andersen, "Little Muck" by W. Hauff, as well as performances based on Kazakh folk tales "Ur, tokpak!", "Legend of the Steppes – Oh, Aldar!", "Let go of the reins and fly ..." and others. "Alakai" is a great place to spend leisure time with children.

PLANETARIUM

The planetarium was opened in 1967, and for a long time remained the only stationary planetarium in Kazakhstan. The building is located in the old part of the city. The planetarium has licensed full-dome programs that demonstrate the Solar System and the starry sky. Thanks to the use of video images that fill the entire surface of the room, the effect of complete immersion is created. In the planetarium, you can see meteor showers, as well as lunar and solar eclipses.

Where to stay

“Amsterdam Aktobe” hotel, Ibis Aktobe and “Flamingo” are the most rated hotels in Aktobe on well-known tourist platforms.

Where to eat

In the cafe "Ochag" people go for a cozy interior and a varied kitchen, they have special children's furniture, toys, coloring books for kids. If you like quiet places and pizza, take a look at ARpizza. And if you want to have a delicious breakfast at 8 am, you have a direct route to the “Vanil” cafe.

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