Presidential Park

A shortish walk later, across a bridge over the Ishim River, I arrived at the Presidential Park. It is directly in line with all the other important new buildings in Astana, roughly 4km from Khan Shatyr. In time the want to make the line of architectural amazing buildings and monuments 22km long.

In the park is the pyramid building that is the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation is a symbol of friendship, unity and peace in Kazakhstan. The Pyramid has a pure form, 62 meters high and 62 meters base. The top of the pyramid is decorated with a work of art by the artist Brian Clarke. There is a picture of 130 doves that symbolize 130 nationalities living in Kazakhstan.

Just across the road from the pyramid is Independence Square, housing many historicallly important buildings, including the Kazakh Eli Monument and the Shabyt Palace of Creativity. The Kazakh Eli monument embodies the country’s independence and is considered a part of Kazakhstan’s legacy. Kazakh Eli is a part of Kazakhstan’s history and a symbol of the country’s future. The monument emphasizes social, economic, political and spiritual aspects of the country.

The Shabyt Palace of Creativity is a unique and the largest art center in Kazakhstan, designed to look like a horses hoof, horses being a very important part of Kazakh culture.Read more