About the place
Almaty’s main civic square after its 2026 renewal, with new landscaping, water features, fountains, amphitheatres and walking areas around the Independence Monument.
About this place
Republic Square offers a view of Almaty's changing public spaces. The city's report on completed landscaping describes walking areas, amphitheatres, planting and ornamental ponds. Alongside its role as a major landmark, the square can be approached as a place for an unhurried walk.
Choose a short circuit and notice how the open areas connect with places to pause. For a first visit, a comfortable route and suitable weather matter more than seeing every feature; do not make operating fountains or water features a condition of the outing.