Tag: Astana
The Central Mosque of Astana
The Central Mosque of Astana, inaugurated in 2022 in Kazakhstan, is the largest in Central Asia and one of the largest in the world. [...]
Grey Breath over Astana
Not far from the Hazrat Sultan Mosque, smoke from domestic fires fills a modest street. In the background, Astana’s modern towers struggle to rise above the haze,… [...]
Between tradition and modernity
A view over the Khan Shatyr entertainment center of Astana. This emblematic 150m-high structure designed by Norman Foster combines the shape of a traditional kazakh yurt with… [...]
The Astana games
The Paris Olympic Games have just come to an end, and everyone still has some vivid images of them. The BMX events on Place de la Concorde,… [...]
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A bridge over the Ichim
It is a major attraction on the promenade along the River Ishim, and one of Astana’s many architectural boldnesses. Designed by the Kazakh studio… [...]
Contemporary standard
Wedged between two ultra-modern facades and an Anglicised sign (ironically, Highvill could be transliterated as ‘high mountain village’), this sunset over Astana (Kazakhstan) is no less sumptuous. Credits… [...]
Lights shine in Astana
The view of Bayterek Tower from the wintry park gives the bizarre building an almost festive appearance in the blaze of lights. Photo:… [...]
On the way home
Residents on… [...]
Futuristic Elevator
Experiencing a futuristic elevator during the Astana 2017 Expo in the Kazakh capital of Nur Sultan, formerly known as Astana. Credit: Raban Haaijk (Netherlands) Find all of our… [...]
Nazarbaev Library
Nazarbaev Library in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan.Credit: Raban Haaijk (Netherlands)… [...]