Palace of Independence (Astana)
Palace for official and public events in Astana, Kazakhstan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Independence Palace | |
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Тәуелсіздік Сарайы Täuelsızdık Saraiy | |
General information | |
Address | Astana, Kazakhstan |
Coordinates | 51.1207°N 71.4720°E / 51.1207; 71.4720 |
Construction started | December 2007 |
Completed | October 2008 |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 40,000 square meters |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Gyultekin Linea |
Website | |
http://indepalace.kz/ |
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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]