Presidential Palace
Ak Orda is the next worth-seeing tourist place in Nur-Sultan which is nothing but the name of the Presidential Palace. Many people have the confusion that it is the residence of the president of Kazakstan, but it is not correct. It is the president’s place of work and houses the staff of the Presidential Administration, not the president’s house.
The total area of the Presidential Palace makes up 36 720 square meters. The building has a total of seven floors with various halls and it has the total height from the ground level is 80 meters. It is made from solid concrete with the use of the most up-to-date construction methods and advanced engineering equipment. It has a dome-shaped roof with a spire. At the top of the dome, there is a golden colour sun with 32 rays at its apex.
In Presidential Palace, all halls of the residence have exclusive internal decoration, chandeliers and furniture. The floors are trimmed with various sorts of marble, granite and art parquet. The 1800 square meters central ceremonial hall is situated on the ground floor. It is designated for official receptions in front of the guard of honour. There is also a large ground in front of the Presidential Palace in which various types of plants, flowers, and green grass are planted.
Location: Astana City Center, Kazakhstan
Website: https://www.akorda.kz/en/republic_of_kazakhstan/akorda
Tel: 7 702 383 3734
Hour: 7:30 AM - 20:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.4/5