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An example of the futuristic architecture in the newborn city. Nicknamed Chupa Chups by the locals due to its similarity to a giant lollipop, this 97-m-high building offers a great view of the city as well as an art gallery, an aquarium and a restaurant. There is a pleasant bar on one of the upper levels. In the centre of the top sphere, the ever-so-humble President Nazarbayev made a golden palm print where visitors may put their own hands. At busier times the queue for the palm can be very long. Nazarbayev designed the Baiterek himself and the original sketches can be seen in the national museum.
Baiterek is a monument and observation tower in Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. A tourist attraction popular with foreign visitors and Kazakhs, it is emblematic of the city, which became capital of the country in 1997. The tower is located on Nurjol Boulevard, and is considered a symbol of post-independence Kazakhstan.
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Қазақстан Республикасының ұлттық мұрағаты
The national archives are housed in an interesting circular building with an ogival cupola.
Kazako: Asyl tas; russo: Изумрудный квартал
Three skyscrapers, 54, 43 and 37 floors in height.
Ы. Алтынсарин атындағы Ұлттық білім академиясы
A pair of shiny buildings on both sides of the main avenue, making up a beautiful set together with the Bayterek Tower. Some people think they resemble a masonic symbol.
Министрліктер үйі
This curved governmental building is during the night lit up by moving lights turning it into a huge screen with images and texts.
Қазақстан Республикасы Парламентінің Сенаты
The two towers house the senate and parliament of Kazakhstan.
Қазақстан Орталық концерт залы
Designed by Italian architect Manfredi Nicoletti, and shaped like the petals of a flower. The exterior is covered by glass panels.