The Golden Square (Almaty)

The Golden Square (Золотой Квадрат; Zolotoi Kvadrat) is a town square located in the city center of Almaty, Kazakhstan.[1][2] It is considered a historical point in Almaty, and numerous prominent governmental buildings are currently located there.[3][4] The area was originally a prominent area for Almaty’s elite social classes, and numerous known poets, politicians, and musicians lived there.[5] The architecture in the area includes Stalin-era houses with neo-Russian ornamentation and pastel-colored fronts.[6] The square is bordered by the streets Zheltoqsan, Bogenbai, Kunaeva, and Abaya. The area also includes parks and public gardens, fountains, as well as restaurants and entertainment centers.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Очерки истории Алматы
  2. ↑ "ЗОЛОТОЙ КВАДРАТ"
  3. ↑ "Золотой квадрат: около восьми миллиардов тенге потратили на ремонт центра Алматы
  4. ↑ The 10 Best Placesto Walk in Almaty
  5. ↑ Аким Алматы поставил под вопрос снос "Золотого квадрата"
  6. ↑ "Золотой квадрат" Алматы: воспоминания во время прогулки
  7. ↑ «Золотой квадрат» Алматы
  8. ↑ Заграничный архитектор переделает «золотой квадрат» Алматы

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