Green Bazaar is a large market with a rich history, located in the center of Almaty in Kazakhstan. Trade on the site of this bazaar began in 1868.
In 1875, Gostiny Dvor was created on the trading area consisting of two pavilions. Its customer was one of the influential merchants of that time Sadyk Rafikov, who financed its construction. During these years Gostiny Dvor hosted traders and buyers from all over Central Asia. Visiting entrepreneurs built their houses around this commercial area, thus contributing to the expansion and growth of the city.
After an earthquake on the territory of Gostiny Dvor practically nothing survived. Later, it was rebuilt but the opening of new shopping places in the city and big concurrence contributed to the loss of the former significance of the bazaar.
In 1927 Gostiny Dvor was reconstructed and renamed the Central Kolkhoz Market, but the locals preferred to call it Green Bazaar.
In the pre-war years, the bazaar consisted of long covered ranges. The bazaar sold livestock, fruits and vegetables, dairy products. In the 70s, a covered building was built on the site of the old market under the direction of the architect Mark Pavlov. The main pavilion had 800 seats, and the summer market had 200 seats.
And today there is a lively trade here. The Green Bazaar amazes with the variety of goods and the endless flow of people, creating its own unique colorful atmosphere. It is this oriental ambiance that attracts a large number of tourists and guests of Almaty from different parts of the world.
