Vernensky Observatory

Vernensky Observatory is an observatory in Almaty, Almaty Province which is located on Сейфуллин даңғылы. Vernensky Observatory is situated nearby to Kazakh National Agrarian University, as well as near the post office CDEK.

Type: Tourist attraction
Description: monument in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: 597А Сейфуллин даңғылы, Алматы

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Central Stadium and Baikonur.

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 1 km west of Vernensky Observatory.

Baikonur

Metro station

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Baikonur or Baiqoñyr is a station on Line 1 of the Almaty Metro. The station opened on December 1, 2011. It is located near the intersection of Abai Avenue and Baitursynov Street. Baikonur is situated 470 metres west of Vernensky Observatory.

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 1½ km east of Vernensky Observatory.

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 3½ km east of Vernensky Observatory.