Description of the attraction
The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation is a magnificent pyramid, which is one of the main attractions of the city of Astana. The pyramid located on Manas Street has become a real symbol of the unity of different religions, cultures and ethnic groups, the openness of the Kazakh people and state to the whole world. The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation is often called the eighth wonder of the world.
The initiator of the creation of the pyramid was the President of the Republic Nursultan Nazarbayev. The palace was designed by renowned British architect Norman Robert Foster. Construction work on the palace was completed in 2006. Its grand opening took place in September of the same year and was accompanied by the performance of the world opera star Montserrat Caballe on the stage of the concert hall.
Such architectural cult objects do not exist not only in Astana, but throughout the world. The total area of the pyramid is 28 thousand square meters, and the height is 62 m. On the territory there is a conference hall, an opera hall, a hall for celebrations, a press center, a center for contemporary art and exhibition pavilions. The Concert and Opera Hall is decorated in burgundy and gold tones and is equipped with the most modern technology. Performances take place on the stage of the concert and opera hall with an orchestra pit 2, 8 m deep and designed for 80 people.
The largest room in the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation is a celebration hall with an area of more than 2 thousand square meters. m. It consists of four galleries and can simultaneously accommodate up to 1,000 people. The gallery presents a master plan for the development of the city until 2030. In the Center for Contemporary Art and the gallery, local residents and guests of the city have the opportunity to get acquainted with famous works of art. For those who wish to explore the country in just an hour, you should visit the unique ethno-memorial complex called "Map of Kazakhstan" Atameken ".
A truly delightful structure made of steel, aluminum and glass, it amazes with its originality and grandeur, captivating the audience. The stained glass dome is illuminated at night.
