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A beautiful park named after 28-Panfilov heroes is one of the main attractions of the city. The total square of the park estimates 18 hectares. On its territory you will find Holy Ascension Cathedral, which construction was completed in 1904. Timber of rare Tien-Shan spruce was used as the main building material of the church. The height of the majestic building estimates 54 meters. The cathedral miraculously survived during a strong earthquake in 1911. Make a few steps away from the cathedral and you will see the Memorial of Fame, which was opened in 1975. The monument was opened to commemorate the 30th anniversary of victory in the fight against Nazi Germany. Besides this, there are other important landmarks in the park, such as the house of officers, Arasan Baths, Panfilov Monument, and Museum of Musical Instruments. The opening of the museum took place in 1980. Nowadays the exhibition of the museum features a rich collection of national musical instruments, some of which were made more than one hundred years ago. One more important landmark of Almaty is located near the park. This is Green market. This is an authentic oriental bazaar, during a walk on which you can not only buy high-quality and inexpensive goods, but also try the best barbecue in the city. Food there is …