Astana (formerly Nur-Sultan) is the world's youngest capital — a futuristic metropolis built on the steppe since 1997, with astonishing architecture: Norman Foster's Khan Shatyr shopping centre, Baiterek tower, and the presidential palace make it Central Asia's Las Vegas.
2M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
May–September (warm) — winter is extremely cold (-30°C) but snow makes the architecture magical
Top sights & experiences
- 🌿 Khan Shatyr (Norman Foster)
- 🗼 Bayterek Tower
- 🕌 Hazrat Sultan Mosque
- 🏛️ Akorda Presidential Palace
- 🎡 Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- 🌮 Kazakh Cuisine
Perfect for
Futuristic architectureCultural contrastsUniqueness
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