Where to make a wish in Almaty to make it come true -
The best observation deck of Almaty -
The Fountain of Desires "Alma" is one of the most romantic and symbolic attractions of Kok-Tobe Park in Almaty and appeared here in 2005. The name "Alma" itself is translated from Kazakh as "apple", and this is no accident: Almaty has been considered the birthplace of apples since ancient times, and the image of the fruit has long become a symbol of the city. The fountain is a large sculpture of an apple, made of marble and decorated with elegant details that lies on the bowl. Water gently flows down the surface of the apple, creating a feeling of freshness and harmony. It is believed that the fountain has magical powers: if you touch it and throw coins into the fountain while making a wish, it will definitely come true. That is why tourists and townspeople often approach it to leave a piece of their dreams in their hearts. Sculpture of the fountain E. Rakhmadiev. The fountain offers a panoramic view of the city of Almaty, the Kok-Tobe TV tower, and the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains, and there is also a monument to the rock group The Beatles nearby.
How to get there and visit -
The Alma Fountain of Wishes is located on Mount Kok-Tobe at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level, in the south-eastern part of Almaty, Medeu district, Republic of Kazakhstan.
GPS coordinates: 43°14'01"N 76°58'34"E
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The Alma Fountain quickly became a place of pilgrimage - not religious, but spiritual and emotional. It is customary to make wishes here, and this ritual has its own rules that are passed from mouth to mouth:
- Approach the fountain with pure thoughts - the desire must be sincere, not to the detriment of others.
- Close your eyes, imagine your wish in detail - as if it has already come true.
- Throw a coin into the fountain with your right hand over your left shoulder - this is a symbol of "releasing" the wish into the Universe.
- Do not say the wish out loud - otherwise it will not come true.
- Thank - even mentally. Gratitude increases energy.
The fountain has become especially popular among:
Lovers - they wish for a meeting, a wedding, a happy life together.
Students - before exams they come to wish for success and a good grade.
Young parents - they wish health and happiness to their children.
Artists and creative people - they ask for inspiration, recognition, tours.
Businessmen - they wish for good luck in business, new projects, partners.
At the bottom of the fountain are thousands of coins. They are regularly collected, and the proceeds are sent to charity - helping orphanages, hospitals, animal shelters. So even your coin works for good - another reason to believe in miracles. Interestingly, the fountain has become a place for informal ceremonies: people propose marriages here, celebrate anniversaries, hold photo sessions, and record music videos. It is especially beautiful here at dawn and sunset, when the light plays on the water, and the city below is shrouded in a golden dawn haze or evening lights.
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