Palace_of_Independence_(Nur-Sultan)
Palace of Independence (Astana)
Palace for official and public events in Astana, Kazakhstan
The Independence Palace (Kazakh: Тәуелсіздік Сарайы, Täuelsızdık Saraiy), also known as the Palace of Independence,[1] is a palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions.[2] On December 15, 2008, the palace was officially opened to the public.[3] Construction continued until half a year later, although.[1]
The outside of the palace is made out of blue glass with a lattice of white pipes. The building is shaped into a trapezoid.[1] The halls of the palace include: a gallery of applied art,[3] the Museum of City History of Astana,[3] and a four-dimensional cinema.[3]