Astana

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Image of Bayterek Tower located in Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan

Bayterek Tower

A modern tower, symbolizing the legend of a golden egg on top of the tree of life

The Kazakh word "bayterek" translates literally to mean "tall poplar," as in the tree. That's what makes Bayterek Tower such a fitting name for a national monument steeped in symbolism and... »

Unusual Monuments, Commercial Curiosities, Architectural Oddities | Edited by Tawsam, Mark_Casey and others

Image of Khan Shatyr located in Astana, Kazakhstan | The massive transparent tent of Khan Shatyr (WikiCommons)
Astana, Kazakhstan

Khan Shatyr

Entertainment Center in a Huge Transparent Tent

The new Kazakh capital city of Astana is dotted with remarkable pieces of modern architecture, of which Khan Shatyr is the crowning jewel. A huge transparent tent, 150 m high and covering 140,000... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by Tawsam and atimian

Image of Palace of Peace and Reconciliation located in Astana, Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

Iconic pyramid from famed British architect Norman Foster designed to represent all of the world's religious faiths

Built between 2004 and 2006 in Kazakhstan's capital city of Astana, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (also known as the Palace of Peace and Accord) is one of the world's most impressive... »

Architectural Oddities, Curious Places of Worship | Edited by Nicholas Jackson