Golden Warrior

Golden Warrior is a monument in Almaty, Almaty Province. Golden Warrior is situated nearby to the police station Tourist Police, as well as near Republic Square.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Republic Square and Monument of Independence of Kazakhstan.

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.

Monument of Independence of Kazakhstan

Monument

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The Golden Warrior Monument stands on Republic Square in the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty. The monument celebrates the independence of Kazakhstan, the identity of its people, and the role of the city of Almaty as capital of Kazakhstan until 1997 when the capital moved to Astana.

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 520 metres southeast of Golden Warrior.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kok Tobe and Tastak.

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 2½ km east of Golden Warrior.