Young Capital of Kazakhstan (Nur-Sultan) one day tour

Young Capital of Kazakhstan (Nur-Sultan) one day tour

During our tour you will see the main attractions of the young capital of Kazakhstan, Nur-Sultan.

10.00 - Bus, sightseeing tour with a visit to the Hazzret Sultan cathedral mosque, “Astana-Baiterek” complex,
13:00 transfer to the hotel

Visit: Hazret Sultan Mosque, Tauelsizdik Ave 48, Nur-Sultan 010000 Kazakhstan

is a mosque in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia.

The building was constructed in classical Islamic style with traditional Kazakh ornaments. Located on the right bank of the Yesil river the Mosque is adjacent to the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the monument "Kazakh Eli" and the Independence Square. It can accommodate five thousand worshipers, and on holidays - up to 10 thousand people. The area of the mosque across more than 11 hectares and construction area of 17,700 square meters. Hazret Sultan has the largest dome in Kazakhstan with the height of 51 meters and a diameter at the base of the dome 28.1 meters. The mosque also has eight small domes with diameters of 10.45 and 7.6 meters, and peaks - 33.46 and 25, 25 meters. 4 minarets with the height of 77 meters are located in the corners of the mosque. According to the architectural plan, the temple should crown the 80-meter spire with a crescent directed strictly towards Mecca. As the functionality of the object, it may be noted that the building provides space for bathing ritual and wedding, halls to read the Koran and sitting in educational groups

Duration: 2 hours

Visit: Baiterek Tower, Байтерек, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan

Kazakh legends have it that on the World River bank, there grows the Tree of Life, called Bayterek. Samruk the holy bird of happiness is flying to it to lay a golden egg in the nest, located on its top. The egg symbolizes the Sun, granting life and hope. But beneath, there is Aydakhar, a wicked dragon, hiding among the roots, and wishing to eat the egg.

This is a Kazakh version of the universe. Quite recently, Bayterek, a folklore symbol, was embodied in a beautiful tower, resembling the ever-lasting fight of good and evil. The Bayterek monumental structure was opened in the very center of Kazakhstan capital in 2002. It ushered in a new stage in the people’s life, becoming a symbol not only of Astana, but also of the whole country.

Duration: 1 hour