The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
What country first comes to mind when you hear the word "pyramid"? Of course, Egypt! However, Kazakhstan has its own pyramid - The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation. Designed by architectural practice Foster and Partners, and surmounted by a modern stained glass apex by Brian Clarke, the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation was constructed to house the triennial Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, and completed in 2006.
The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation contains rooms for different belief systems such as Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and other religions. In addition, there lies an opera house, a museum of culture, a university, a library and a research centre. This impressive building really must be seen to be believed. The construction is of steel frame for the pyramid and concrete for the lower levels.
The building reaches a height of 62 meters from ground level. It has been painted in the colour of its national flag from the outside to give the feel of patriotism. Overall, you will feel good after visiting there as well as have an excellent experience. The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation also has an opera house that can seat up to 1,500 people and occasionally will host different art exhibitions.
Location: Tauelsizdik Ave 57, Astana, Kazakhstan
Website: https://kazakhstan.travel/tourist-spot/en/177/palace-of-peace-and-reconciliation
Tel: 7 7172 74 47 44
Hour: 10:00 Am - 19:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.5/5
