Intercontinental Almaty

Intercontinental Almaty is a hotel in Almaty Province, Kazakhstan and has an elevation of 872 metres. Intercontinental Almaty is situated nearby to Republic Square, as well as near Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Republic Square.

Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Museum

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The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is the largest museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and one of the largest museums in Central Asia. When first established in 1931, the museum was located in the Almaty Cathedral. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is situated 1 km east of Intercontinental Almaty.

Republic Square

Square

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Republic Square, also known as Independence Square or New Square is the main square in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is used for public events. The former presidential palace, later used as municipal offices, sat on its south side until 2022. Republic Square is situated 560 metres northeast of Intercontinental Almaty.

Central Stadium

Stadium

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Almaty Central Stadium (Kazakh: Алматы орталық стадионы, romanized: Almaty ortalyq stadiony, simply referred to as the Central Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Almaty, Kazakhstan and the largest sports complex in the country. Central Stadium is situated 1¼ km west of Intercontinental Almaty.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Almaty and Kok Tobe.

Almaty

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Almaty is the largest city and the financial and cultural capital of Kazakhstan. Though short on grand sights, Almaty is relentlessly pleasant, with upmarket shops, bars, and cafes tucked among lush, tree-lined streets and esplanades, while the snow-capped Trans-Ili Alatau mountains to the south give the city a beautifully dramatic backdrop.

Kok Tobe

Locality

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Köktöbe or Koktyube is a hill in Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital. At 1,100 meters above sea level, it is one of the main landmarks of the city and a symbol of Almaty. Kok Tobe is situated 3 km east of Intercontinental Almaty.