Abai Square

Abai Square
Native name
Абай алаңы (Kazakh)
Aerial view of Abai Square
LocationAlmaty, Kazakhstan
Built19th century

The Abai Square (Kazakh: Абай алаңы) is a city square in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is named after the Kazakh poet and enlightener Abai Qunanbaiuly whose monument is located in the middle. The square features a public garden and a number of fountains clad in granite. The square is located in front of the Palace of the Republic and around it are the Hotel Kazakhstan, Arman cinema, and a cable station linking to the Kók Tóbe Park.[1]

The Abai Square is known to frequently host as a space for public gatherings, ceremonies, and concerts.[2]

  1. ^ "The Abay Square, The Republic Palace". Travel and mice – Туристическое агенство. Archived from the original on 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  2. ^ "Abay Square Almaty | Top landmarks in the city". baltastour.com. Retrieved 2020-10-31.