Astana is a new city. In 1997 it became the new capital of Kazakhstan. Previously it was the site of a
prison camp. The futuristic city of skyscrapers was planned by Kisho Kurokawa.
prison camp. The futuristic city of skyscrapers was planned by Kisho Kurokawa.
A good description of it can be found here
Below is part of a the Peace Wall, a monument with 'peace' written in 51 languages. Created in 2018 to commemorate the removal of nuclear weapons from the country.
On the underneath of this structure that butts out of the wall, video containing messages of peace is streamed
Below, the pyramid is the Palace of Peace and Accord. It was opened for a Congress of World Religions in 2006. The architect is an American, Norman Foster. The columns are part of a war memorial.
Below is an arts administration centre
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