Photos scenic beauty in the city of Astana, Kazakhstan 2013 - Photos tourism landmarks in the city of Astana, capital of Kazakhstan 2013
Astana, capital of Kazakhstan. With a population of 300,000 inhabitants. ASTANA represent the main center for railway lines in the area is famous for the production of grain and livestock in Kazakhstan, it is also a center for food and manufacturing industries. Astana is located on the River Achim's going on in the north-central plains of Kazakhstan
Kazakh capital Astana known by many names throughout history, was chosen as her last name, which literally means "capital", twelve years ago, ever since the city witnessed a construction boom started from scratch.
Is the capital of Kazakhstan since 1998. Established by President Nursultan Nazarbayev after the independence of Kazakhstan to become the capital of the country instead of the border city of Almaty. With a population of 600 thousand people.
Astana story began with the sudden decision of the Kazakh leadership move of the capital from "Almaty", a city very close to the southern border, to the industrial city vague in the remote northern steppe.
Perhaps the first thing that attracts you during your visit to Astana is a tower "Albitriq" Bayterek because of its size large and its location in the heart of the city called the locals name Chups Chupa and represents a symbol of transformation and change witnessed in the capital since 1997, and was designed by architect Norman Foster.
During your trip you can take a look at the hand print for the first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, one of pure gold.
Pyramid of Peace (also known as the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation) is also designed by Sir Norman Foster, opened in 2006, to be a forum of representatives of the great religions meet inside to discuss how to promote peace, harmony and coexistence between religions.
And Pyramid main sections devoted to six major religions and sub-sections of other religions. Pyramid illuminated at night with countless number of colors.
The Orda AK building which is the seat of the presidency, like the White House in the United States but larger, built in 2004.
"Nur Astana," is the main mosque in the city, with a length of 40 meters represents the age of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him when the revelation sent down to him for the first time, the length of minarets is 63 meters which is the age of our prayers of God be upon him when he died.
As a secular state, Kazakhstan hosts cultural events from all over the world in the "Cultural Center," a building is designed in a modern way reflect Turkish traditions as big blue dome known. The center includes a wide range of effects and artifacts of Kazakhstan through the ages.
Near the Orda AK building sits Central Concert Hall, which opened last year, designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nikolia in the form of flower petals.
KazMunayGas offices are a rich source of new capital, Astana, a government building gas and oil.
