Painted domes
Gilded crosses.
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A wooden Russian Orthodox cathedral in the heart of Panfilov Park, also known as Zenkov Cathedral after its designer. It was built of wood between 1904 and 1907, reportedly without nails, and stands 56 m tall, claimed as the second-tallest wooden church in the world. It stands out for its bright colours: yellow walls, white trim and painted domes topped with gilded crosses. It came through the 1911 earthquake with only minor damage, which added to its fame. After the Russian Revolution it became a museum and later housed public bodies, and Almaty's first radio transmitters sat in its bell tower. It was returned to the Orthodox Church in 1995 and underwent a major renovation between 2017 and 2020. Entry is free; it is a working church, so dress modestly. Around it lies shady Panfilov Park, named after Second World War soldiers, with a memorial and eternal flame, and the Green Bazaar is an easy walk away.
Gilded crosses.
Reportedly no nails.
Shady paths.
Panfilov Park, central Almaty
Yes, it was built of timber in 1904-1907, 56 m tall and reportedly without nails, and survived the 1911 earthquake.
