Ak Orda Presidential Palace, Presidential palace in Astana, Kazakhstan
The Ak Orda Presidential Palace rises 86 meters high with its spire and encompasses 36,720 square meters of floor space across seven levels.
The construction of this governmental edifice began in 2001 under President Nursultan Nazarbayev's direction, with its official inauguration taking place on December 24, 2004.
The palace design incorporates circular patterns and ornamental elements that reflect traditional Kazakh motifs alongside modern European architectural principles.
Visitors can access guided tours of specific areas within the palace, including the Grand Central Hall and Winter Garden located on the ground floor.
The building features twenty-one different types of marble throughout its interior spaces and contains a specialized hall shaped like a traditional Kazakh yurt.
Location: Astana
Inception: 2004
Founders: Nursultan Nazarbaev
Official opening: 2004
Floors above the ground: 7
Website: http://akorda.kz
GPS coordinates: 51.12583,71.44639
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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