Magnificient Astana

Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan since 1997. It is the country's second largest city (after Almaty) and located in central Kazakhstan on the Ishim River. The architecture of Astana is impressive and beautiful.

Astana Arena stadium. ©Mansur Khamit

Astana city center. ©Mansur Khamit

The Central Park of Astana. ©Mansur Khamit

The Circus of Astana city. ©Mansur Khamit

Palace of Peace and Accord designed by Norman Foster. ©Mansur Khamit

Baiterek, monument and observation tower in Astana. ©Mansur Khamit

Duman entertainment center. ©Mansur Khamit

Yesil esplanade. ©Mansur Khamit

Khazret Sultan mosque. ©Mansur Khamit

Skyskrapers of Astana city. ©Mansur Khamit

Congress-Hall Palace. ©Mansur Khamit

Kazakh Yeli monument. ©Mansur Khamit

Kazakhstan Concert Hall. ©Mansur Khamit

Headquarters of KazMunaiGas. ©Mansur Khamit

Headquarters of the Finance Ministry of Kazakhstan. ©Mansur Khamit

Gumilev Eurasian National University. ©Mansur Khamit

Fireworks over Astana. ©Mansur Khamit

Mangilik Yel Arch. ©Mansur Khamit

Nur Astana mosque. ©Mansur Khamit

Headquatrs of Nur Otan political party. ©Mansur Khamit

National Cycling Track Saryarka. ©Mansur Khamit

The Palace of Independence. ©Mansur Khamit

Khan Shatyr mall. ©Mansur Khamit