Palace of Peace and Reconciliation

Tauelsizdik Ave 57, Nur-Sultan 010000, Kazakhstan

The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, also known as the Pyramid of Peace and Treaty, has a height of 62 meters and is located right in the center of Nursultan. Built to host the three-year congress of traditional religious leaders in 2004 and completed in 2006, it is considered the nation's non-denominational spiritual center and venue. organize many important events of the city.

Built in 2 years (2004-2006), the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation (also known as the Palace of Peace and Treaty) is one of the most impressive pyramid designs in the world. If you ignore the controversy between modern architecture fanatics and ancient construction, this construction is second only to the great pyramids in Egypt.

With a total investment of more than 8.74 billion KZT and designed by renowned British architects Foster and Partners, the building is a permanent venue for the Congress of Leaders of Traditional Religions. of the world including Judaism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and other faiths.

Representing all of the world's religious faiths, the Palace houses educational facilities, a national center for Kazakhstan's various ethnic and geographical groups, and a 1,500-seat opera house. sit. The diversity of belief and religious functions is also clearly reflected in the design of the entire building. The totality of the work is a large triangular block consisting of 5 floors, 62 meters high with a base of 62 meters by 62 square meters. The lower sections of the triangle are clad in pale granite while the side areas are clad in dove-shaped stained glass designed by Brian Clarke. Due to the harsh environmental conditions where the pyramid is located, the engineers had to design a steel and concrete skeleton that could withstand the contraction caused by temperature changes from -40 to 40 degrees Celsius.

The pyramid represents the spirit of the country of Kazakhstan, where cultures and traditions of many different countries coexist in peace and develop together. Bathed in the golden and pale blue light of the glass (colors taken from the Kazakh flag), 200 delegates from the world's major religions and beliefs will meet every three years in a circular room on The apex of the triangle is designed to simulate the meeting room of the United Nations Security Council in New York with a height of 77 meters and a total area of 25,500 square meters. In addition, on the grounds of the palace are the National Museum of History, World Religions Research Center, Library of Spiritual Religion Literature, Exhibition and Conference Hall.

The palace is open to visitors from 10.00 AM to 06.00 PM, weekdays. Entrance fee is 1000 KZT.

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