Astana - City Sights

Bayterek Tower

Which president commissioned the construction of Bayterek Tower?

Nursultan Nazarbayev

How tall is Bayterek Tower approximately?

97 meters

What is located at the top of Bayterek Tower?

Golden sphere

What does the golden sphere on Bayterek Tower represent?

Samruk bird egg

Which mythical bird is connected to the Bayterek legend?

Samruk

What can visitors do at the top of Bayterek Tower?

See city views

When was Bayterek Tower officially opened?

2002

What material is mainly used in the golden ball of Bayterek Tower?

Glass

Which famous feature allows visitors to place handprint in the tower?

President's handprint

What does the number 97 in the tower's height represent?

Year Astana became capital

Hazret Sultan Mosque

In which city is Hazret Sultan Mosque located?

Astana

When was Hazret Sultan Mosque officially opened?

2012

What is the architectural style of Hazret Sultan Mosque?

Islamic

Which religious figure is honored in the name of Hazret Sultan Mosque?

Khoja Ahmed Yasawi

How many minarets does Hazret Sultan Mosque have?

Four

What color is the main dome of Hazret Sultan Mosque?

White

What is the capacity of Hazret Sultan Mosque for worshippers?

10000

What material covers the exterior of Hazret Sultan Mosque?

Marble

What is one of the key features inside the mosque?

Large chandelier

Which building is located near Hazret Sultan Mosque?

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

In which city is the palace located?

Astana

Which British architect designed the palace?

Norman Foster

When was the palace completed?

2006

What kind of events are held at the palace?

Congresses of world religions

What is featured at the top of the palace structure?

A stained glass dove mural

How tall is the palace?

62 meters

What is located inside the Palace for musical performances?

Opera hall

Which religious congress meets in the palace?

Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

What is the dominant color scheme of the Palace's interior?

White and blue

Which nearby building complements the cultural purpose of the Palace?

Hazret Sultan Mosque