Palace of Independence (Nur-Sultan)

The Independence Palace (Kazakh: Тәуелсіздік Сарайы, Táýelsizdik Saraıy), also known as the Palace of Independence,[1] is a palace in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions.[2]

Independence Palace
Тәуелсіздік Сарайы
Táýelsizdik Saraıy
Independence Palace
General information
AddressNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
Coordinates
Construction startedDecember 2007
CompletedOctober 2008
Technical details
Floor area40,000 square meters
Design and construction
ArchitectGyultekin Linea

History

On December 15, 2008 the palace was officially opened to the public.[3] Construction continued until half a year later, although.[1]

Design

The outside of the palace is made out of blue glass with a lattice of white pipes. The building is shaped into a trapezoid.[1]

Halls of the Palace
  • Gallery of applied art[3]
  • Museum of City History of Astana.[3]
  • A 4D Cinema[3]

References
  1. Laszczkowski, Mateusz (August 30, 2016). 'City of the Future': Built Space, Modernity and Urban Change in Astana. Berghahn Books. p. 33. ISBN 978-1-78533-257-9.
  2. "The Palace of Independence | Edge : Kazakhstan". Edge : Kazakhstan. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
  3. "The history of the Palace of independence — Официальный сайт Дворца Независимости". Официальный сайт Дворца Независимости. 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2017-09-10.
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