Amazing Architecture in Astana

I never heard of Astana, Kazakhstan until I was given the opportunity to visit the place in September 2012 for an official business. And if I am to name one thing that's remarkable about Astana - it's the unusual architecture.

ASTANA (Capital)

The capital and second largest city of Kazakhstan

The second coldest capital in the world

"(Kazakhstan:) Heart of Eurasia"

KAZAKH ELI (Land of Kazakhs) MONUMENT

Architectural and sculptural complex that symbolizes unity of all people of the country

SHABYT PALACE

Palace of arts

A dish like building made of glass

PALACE OF PEACE AND CONCORD

(Pyramid of Peace)

Global center for religious understanding

ARC DE TRIOMPHE "MANGILIK ELI" (The Eternal Land)

Symbolizes the 20 years of independence of Kazakhstan

GREEN WATER BOULEVARD (NORZOL)

"THE SHINING PATH"

The national boulevard of Kazakhstan

BAYTEREK (Tall Poplar Tree) TOWER

The exact geographical center of Eurasia

The most famous architectural landmark in Astana

KHAN SHATYR

(Royal Marquee)

The most daring of all Astana's architectural fantasies

The highest tensile structure in the world

The most spacious entertainment center in Central Asia

Khan Shatyr by night

Taken on our way to the airport

I'm not sure if this is the HOCKEY ARENA, but definitely it's of the unique buildings in Astana. It resembles a helmet.

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