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Astana Essentials

Astana, Kazakhstan's capital, is defined by its rapid transformation and avant-garde architecture. This selection features the 97-meter Bayterek tower, the Norman Foster-designed Khan Shatyr entertainment center, and the pyramid-shaped Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. It also includes the Hazrat Sultan Mosque, one of the largest in Central Asia, alongside cultural landmarks like the National Museum and the Astana Opera, illustrating the city's blend of nomadic heritage and high-tech urban planning.

Bayterek

Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan.

Hazrat Sultan Mosque

The Hazrat Sultan Mosque is a Friday mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Khan Shatyr

Designed by Norman Foster, this 150-meter-tall neo-futurist tensile structure is the world's largest tent. It houses a shopping mall, an indoor park, and a beach resort with sand imported from the Maldives.

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, also translated as the Pyramid of Peace and Accord, is a 62-metre-high pyramid in Nur-Sultan, the…

EXPO

The site of Expo 2017, centered around the Nur Alem Future Energy Museum. The sphere-shaped building is the largest spherical structure in the world, featuring eight floors dedicated to different types of renewable energy.

National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The largest museum in Kazakhstan, featuring halls dedicated to history, ethnography, and modern art. Its collection includes the 'Golden Man,' a 4th-century BC Scythian warrior's attire made of thousands of gold pieces.

City Circus

A distinctively shaped building resembling a flying saucer, hosting traditional and modern circus performances with a seating capacity of 2,000.

Kazak Eli Monument

A 91-meter-high white marble column topped with the mythical bird Samruk. The height commemorates the year 1991, when Kazakhstan gained independence.

Astana Opera

A neoclassical venue opened in 2013, known for its world-class acoustics and grand foyer decorated with Italian marble and traditional Kazakh motifs.

Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall

Designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti, the building's exterior resembles the petals of a flower. It is one of the largest venues for performing arts in the region.

Palace of Independence

A large-scale venue for official state events, forums, and exhibitions. The building features a distinctive white lattice exterior and houses a museum of Astana’s urban development.

Astana Arena

The Astana Arena is a football stadium in Astana, Kazakhstan. The stadium holds 30,000 and has a retractable roof.