Abai Square
Medeu district, Kazakhstan
The Abai Square (Kazakh, Abai alañy) 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. The Abai Square is known to frequently host as a space for public gatherings, ceremonies, and concerts.
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