Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport 34 min
Ethno-memorial complex Map of Kazakhstan Atameken (11 min) Museum displaying small-scale replicas of famous Kazakhstani buildings & monuments. Arch of Triumph (19 min) Hazrat Sultan Mosque (18 min) Huge mosque completed in 2012, with a giant dome, 4 minarets & classical Islamic architecture. The Museum of Saken Seifullin (17 min) Kenesary Khan (8 min) Saints Constantine and Helen Orthodox Cathedral (11 min) Cathedral and temple Monument Kazakh Eli (19 min) Monument celebrating Kazakh independence & history, with bronze statues & a soaring, 91m column. Skver Shakhmatistov (5 min) National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (18 min) Opened in 2014, this modern museum features exhibits on the history & culture of Kazakhstan. Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center (17 min) Entertainment complex featuring waterslides, cafes & mini-golf beneath a soaring, transparent tent. Nur Astana Mosque (16 min) Expansive, contemporary mosque with gilded domes, a colorful interior & worship services. Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (16 min) Iconic pyramid-shaped glass-&-steel cultural center with a conference room, opera hall & exhibits. Presidential Palace (16 min) Open space & gardens surround this large dome-topped place of work for the Kazakh president & staff. Baiterek Tower (16 min) Built between 1996 & 2002, this trophy-like structure features a deck 97m above street level. Central Park (15 min) |