About this experience
In 1961, a new city Shevchenko (now Aktau) appeared on the map of Kazakhstan, on the shores of the Caspian Sea. And soon this seemingly severe city received the prestigious Patrick Abercrombie Award for urban planning and design in the category of 'Positive Impact of Man on Nature'. Few have been honored with such an award! How did Aktau manage this - you will learn on the excursion.
What to expect
During 3 hours, you will immerse yourself in the past of the city, built against the natural conditions during a period when grand records were being set and dangerous experiments were being conducted for the bright future of the USSR. You will hear stories of individuals who influenced Aktau. Enjoy a pleasant promenade along the famous cliff trail and breathe in the sea breeze.
And if you wish, after the excursion, we will go for tea to the hospitable hostess' house.
Program:
- Taras Shevchenko Monument
- Cliff trail
- Lighthouse
- 'Legged' Houses
- Akbot Park
- Square near the akimat (city hall)
- Columbus' Santa Maria Caravel
- Monument to Grigoryan, one of the city's first builders
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Tea party
Organizational details
- An additional 40-60 minutes are needed for the tea party. The cost is about 1000 rubles per person.
- Please dress according to the weather
- Payment is made in tenge or dollars at the exchange rate on the day of the excursion
- If necessary, the excursion can be conducted in a foreign language
- Your guide for the excursion will be one of the guides from our team
