Astana
A capital built from almost nothing on the steppe inside thirty years. It shows in both directions: a Foster pyramid, a Foster tent, and forty below in January. Come in summer.
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Landmarks in Astana
Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997. The tower is located on Nurjol Boulevard, and is considered a symbol of post-independence Kazakhstan.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 13 Aug 2026
Ken and Nyetta · CC-BY-2.0
Khan Shatyr is a transparent tent-shaped Entertainment Center located in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Built in a neo-futurist style, the architectural project was unveiled by the first President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on December 9, 2006.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 15 Jul 2026
Bgag · CC0
The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a museum situated in Astana. It was established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 28, 2004. It is located on 11 Beibitshilik Street, in Astana.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 10 Oct 2025
t_y_l · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nursultan Mosque is a mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia, the second largest mosque outside the Middle East, and one of the largest in the world.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 31 Jul 2026
Basil D Soufi · CC-BY-SA-4.0
Otan Korgaushilar Monument is a city memorial in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. It is in Defenders of the Fatherland Square near Tauelsizdik Avenue. It primarily commemorates the Kazakhs who were sent to serve in the Soviet Army during the Great Patriotic War as well as veterans of the Kazakh Armed Forces.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5 Jul 2026
Presidential Press and Information Office · CC BY 4.0
The Independence Palace, also known as the Palace of Independence, is a palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions. On December 15, 2008, the palace was officially opened to the public.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 21 Mar 2026
Jirka Dl · CC-BY-SA-3.0
Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997. The tower is located on Nurjol Boulevard, and is considered a symbol of post-independence Kazakhstan.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 13 Aug 2026
Ken and Nyetta · CC-BY-2.0
Khan Shatyr is a transparent tent-shaped Entertainment Center located in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Built in a neo-futurist style, the architectural project was unveiled by the first President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on December 9, 2006.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 15 Jul 2026
Bgag · CC0
The Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a museum situated in Astana. It was established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 28, 2004. It is located on 11 Beibitshilik Street, in Astana.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 10 Oct 2025
t_y_l · CC BY-SA 2.0
Nursultan Mosque is a mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia, the second largest mosque outside the Middle East, and one of the largest in the world.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 31 Jul 2026
Basil D Soufi · CC-BY-SA-4.0
Otan Korgaushilar Monument is a city memorial in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. It is in Defenders of the Fatherland Square near Tauelsizdik Avenue. It primarily commemorates the Kazakhs who were sent to serve in the Soviet Army during the Great Patriotic War as well as veterans of the Kazakh Armed Forces.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5 Jul 2026
Presidential Press and Information Office · CC BY 4.0