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
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