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Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, Astana

The glass-topped pyramid of the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation at the end of a stone stairway with a water channel, Astana
Photo: jtstewart, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Ticket with guided tour
2,000 ₸ adults
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Opening hours
Sep–May 10:00–18:00, Jun–Aug 10:00–20:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Children 6–15
1,000 ₸
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Pensioners
1,500 ₸ with ID
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With the foreign exhibition
3,000 ₸ adults, 2,000 ₸ children
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Groups of 10+
1,500 ₸ per person
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Discount
30% with City Pass Kazakhstan (not for groups)
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Closed
No closing day listed by the operator; Visit Astana says daily
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Tour times
Not published — call the desk: +7 7172 570 376
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Tour languages
Kazakh, Russian and English
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Getting there
Taxi, or buses 19, 29 or 40 to the Dvorets Mira i Soglasiya stop
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Address
Tauelsizdik Avenue 57
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Coordinates
51.12306, 71.46361YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

62 mtall, on a 62 × 62 m square base
2 sourcesEnglish and Russian Wikipediaformer official palace website (Visit Astana gives 63 m)
Norman Fosterarchitect, Foster + Partners
2 sourcesEnglish WikipediaVisit Astana
1 Sep 2006official opening
SourceEnglish and Russian Wikipedia
130 dovesin Brian Clarke’s stained glass at the apex
3 sourcesFormer official palace websiteVisit AstanaRussian Wikipedia
1,302 seatsin the opera hall
2 sourcesFormer official palace websiteRussian Wikipedia
13 monthsto build
2 sourcesRussian WikipediaKazinform
60°the angle of the inclined lifts that run up the pyramid’s faces
2 sourcesKazinformLive the World
100 seatsin the Besik (Cradle) hall on the 8th floor
2 sourcesAstana Venue Management price listKazinform
Religions congressbuilt as the venue for the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
2 sourcesEnglish Wikipediaformer official palace website
Montserrat Caballésang at the opening
2 sourcesFormer official palace websiteVisit Astana
> 2,000 m²floor area of the atrium
3 sourcesRussian WikipediaKazinformAstana Venue Management price list

Palace of Peace and Reconciliation tickets

An adult ticket is 2,000 ₸ and includes the guided tour; children aged 6–15 pay 1,000 ₸ and pensioners with ID 1,500 ₸. When a visiting foreign exhibition is on and you want to include it, the price rises to 3,000 ₸ for adults and 2,000 ₸ for children.

Groups of ten or more pay 1,500 ₸ each. A City Pass Kazakhstan card gets 30% off (not on group tickets). Tickets can’t be exchanged or refunded.

Prices are in tenge and you buy at the desk inside the building. Bring some tenge in cash in case the terminal turns down a foreign card.

Opening hours

From 1 September to 31 May the palace is open 10:00–18:00; from 1 June to 31 August, 10:00–20:00. The operator lists no closing day, and the city’s tourist office describes it as open daily — still, call ahead on public holidays or when a big event is booked in the opera hall.

In winter, aim to arrive by about 16:30 so the last tour finishes before closing.

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More tips

  1. From Bayterek Tower the pyramid is about 3 km east, across the Esil — a long walk, especially in winter.
  2. Easiest: a Yandex Go taxi, ≈ 10 minutes.
  3. By bus: routes 19, 29 and 40 stop at Dvorets Mira i Soglasiya (Palace of Peace and Accord). 2GIS shows the best route from where you are.
  4. Pay the bus fare with a contactless bank card, a phone or a transport card; tourist cards for 5, 10 or 15 rides are sold at the airport.
  5. Walk up the long stairway from the square to the base of the pyramid; the ticket desk is inside.
  6. Afterwards, Hazrat Sultan Mosque and Independence Square are a few minutes away on foot.

What to see inside the Pyramid

  • The opera hall — 1,302 seats, in the base of the pyramid.
  • The atrium — a vast hall with the Museum of Peace and Accord and a display of national costumes.
  • The inclined lift — it climbs the pyramid’s face at 60°.
  • The winter garden on the way to the top.
  • The Besik (Cradle) hall on the 8th floor: a round table under the dove window, with views over the city.
  • The Kulanshi gallery of contemporary art.
  • Outside — the whole pyramid from the long stairway and water channel on the square side.

Is the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation worth it?

Yes, if you care about architecture: it is one of Norman Foster’s most unusual buildings, and the tour is cheap. The exhibits themselves are modest — you come for the space, the lift and the light in the top chamber. If you only have a couple of hours in Astana, see the pyramid from outside and spend the time at Bayterek or the National Museum instead.

A short history

The idea came up at the first Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana in 2003. The pyramid was built in 13 months and opened on 1 September 2006 as the congress’s permanent home.

The design moves from dark lower floors to a bright apex, where Brian Clarke’s stained glass shows 130 doves — one for each of Kazakhstan’s peoples. Montserrat Caballé sang at the opening. Today it is a cultural centre run by Astana Venue Management.

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Pyramid vs Bayterek

Palace of Peace and Reconciliationyou are hereFoster pyramid, cultural centreRight, behind Independence Square2,000 ₸ incl. guided tour1,000 ₸10:00–18:00Guided tour
BayterekMonument with a viewing deckLeft, Nurzhol Boulevard2,500 ₸1,250 ₸10:00–21:00On your own

Bayterek is about the view over the Left Bank; the pyramid is about architecture and interiors. Short on time? Do Bayterek and see the pyramid from outside on the way to the mosque.

Astana from above: compare the views

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Bayterek Tower4645 min2,500 KZT; kids 6–15 1,250 KZT41 min walk
Nurzhol Boulevard431 hFree33 min walk
Palace of Peace and Reconciliationyou are here391 h2,000 ₸ incl. guided tour—
Burabay (Borovoe)164 hCar entry from 1,298 ₸231.7 km

Bayterek to the Pyramid in half a day

Bayterek in the morning, then the pyramid, the mosque and Independence Square — they stand side by side. Finish at the National Museum. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

  1. Bayterek Tower45 min · 2,500 KZT; kids 6–15 1,250 KZT
  2. 41 min walk from the previous stopPalace of Peace and Reconciliationyou are here1 h · 2,000 ₸ incl. guided tour
  3. 11 min walk from the previous stopHazrat Sultan Mosque40 min · Free
  4. 6 min walk from the previous stopIndependence Square and Kazakh Eli Monument30 min · Free
  5. 7 min walk from the previous stopNational Museum of Kazakhstan2 h · 5,000 ₸ foreigners, Gold Halls +1,000 ₸

5 places · about 6 h with walks · 65 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Hazrat Sultan Mosque

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40 min · Free · 11 min walk

National Museum of Kazakhstan

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2 h · 5,000 ₸ foreigners, Gold Halls +1,000 ₸ · 12 min walk

Nurzhol Boulevard

Astana, Kazakhstan

1 h · Free · 33 min walk

How to do it right

  • Pair the pyramid with Hazrat Sultan Mosque and the National Museum — all within walking distance.
  • Have a City Pass Kazakhstan? Show it at the desk for 30% off.
  • In winter get there by 16:30 so the last tour ends before 18:00.
  • The dove window is only visible from inside — take your time in the Cradle hall.
  • Return after sunset for the lit-up pyramid from Independence Square.

Questions

How much is the ticket to the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation?

2,000 ₸ for adults with the guided tour, 1,000 ₸ for children aged 6–15 and 1,500 ₸ for pensioners. With the foreign exhibition: 3,000 ₸ and 2,000 ₸.

What are the opening hours?

10:00–18:00 from 1 September to 31 May and 10:00–20:00 from 1 June to 31 August. The operator lists no closing day.

Can you visit the Pyramid without a tour?

No — the ticket comes with a guided tour. Ask at the desk or call ahead for the next tour time.

Are there tours in English?

The city’s tourist office says tours run in Kazakh, Russian and English. English groups may need enough people, so call the desk first.

Where is the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation?

At Tauelsizdik Avenue 57 in Astana, on the right bank of the Esil, behind Independence Square and the Kazakh Eli monument.

How do I get there from Bayterek?

It’s about 3 km: around 10 minutes by Yandex Go taxi, or buses 19, 29 and 40 to the Dvorets Mira i Soglasiya stop.

How long do you need?

About an hour for the tour and the climb to the Cradle hall; half a day with the mosque and Independence Square.

Is it worth visiting?

For architecture fans, yes — it’s cheap and unlike any other building in the city. If you’re short on time, admire it from outside.

What do the doves in the stained glass mean?

Brian Clarke’s window shows 130 doves, one for each of the peoples living in Kazakhstan.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Astana Venue Management: Palace of Peace and Reconciliation page and price list — fares, hours, discounts, 30.10.2026
  • Former official website of the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation — history, halls
  • Visit Astana: Palace of Peace and Reconciliation; information for tourists (bus fares)
  • English and Russian Wikipedia: Palace of Peace and Reconciliation; Wikidata Q2119741
  • Kazinform: 10 interesting facts about the Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, 2018
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedFares, hours and discounts come from the operator, Astana Venue Management (object page and price list). The child age band differs — the price list and Russian page say 6–15, the English page 6–14; we follow the price list. Visit Astana gives hours of 10:00–21:00 and a height of 63 m; we show the operator’s hours and the encyclopedias’ 62 m. No closing day is listed, so that row is marked “verifying”. Tour times are not published anywhere. Bus numbers are unofficial data from two directories. The visitor rules are posted as a scan, so we don’t quote a dress code or photo rules.

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