Palace of Independence (Astana)
| Independence Palace | |
|---|---|
Тәуелсіздік Сарайы Täuelsızdık Saraiy | |
Independence Palace | |
| General information | |
| Address | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Coordinates | 51°07′15″N 71°28′19″E / 51.1207°N 71.4720°E |
| 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/ | |
The Independence Palace (Kazakh: Тәуелсіздік Сарайы, Täuelsızdık Saraiy, [tʰæwʲelsɘzˈdɘk sɑrɑˈjɯ]), also known as the Palace of Independence, is a palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions. On December 15, 2008, the palace was officially opened to the public. Although construction continued until half a year later.
The outside of the palace is made out of blue glass with a lattice of white pipes. The building is shaped into a trapezoid. The halls of the palace include a gallery of applied art, the Museum of City History of Astana, and a four-dimensional cinema.