About Atameken

Atameken was opened on 8 September 2001, in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on the initiative of President Nursultan Nazarbayev. It mainly displays the whole wealth of Kazakhstan in miniatures. All the regions and the country’s major cities are marked on the huge map of Kazakhstan. This building was constructed mainly for educating the young generation about the geography of the country.

A unique open-air museum, 200m-long that consists of a country map with over 300 models and another 40 models that display the new administrative center situated on the left bank of Astana. It also includes a forum with an arena to host concerts, meetings, and festive events. Atameken, a 1.7 hectare, non-profit organization, provides a totally unique visual experience. All varieties of climatic zones, landscapes, architectures, and urban ensembles are presented here. The important ones are those of the historical and cultural monuments.

Must See

  •   A map of Kazakhstan with miniature buildings, mountains, railroads and many more.
  •    Craftsmen’s workshops display the fabrication process of applied art items

How to reach

It will take around 7minutes to reach the place from the city center by taxi and the cost will be around 2 to 4 USD.

Tips

  • Better to take a tour guide to understand the details of every miniature building and monument.
  • Cost for a tour guide is 200 T.
  • There are some small food stalls near the main entrance.
  • Visit the place on the first day so that it will be easy to get the idea of the city.
  • Interesting for little children.
  • Don't forget to carry your cameras to capture the views.
  • Walking tour, so one must wear comfortable shoes.
  • Leave heavier bags behind at the hotel room and go hands-free.
  • Try less crowded days and times.

Visit Time

Sunday:           9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Monday:           9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Tuesday:          9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:     9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Thursday:         9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
Friday:              9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.   
Saturday:          9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.  

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Waiting Time

None

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

250 T

 

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Time you can spend

1 hour

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 24.97°C

 

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