Astana Grand Mosque
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The largest mosque in Central Asia, opened in 2022. Four 130-meter minarets and a huge blue dome, with room for more than 200,000 people inside and outside.
The Astana Grand Mosque (called the Nur-Sultan Mosque in some English sources and online references) officially opened in 2022. It is the largest mosque in Central Asia and one of the largest in the world. It is in the southern new district of the city. The architecture blends Ottoman and Kazakh elements. The main dome is about 62 meters in diameter and about 81 meters tall. Each of the four minarets is about 130 meters tall. The exterior walls are white and the dome is blue. The main prayer hall can hold about 30,000 people. Including the square and courtyards, it can accommodate more than 200,000. Inside, the dome is decorated with gold and blue patterns and hangs with huge crystal chandeliers. The floor is covered with handmade carpets, and the effect is breathtaking. The mosque is free for visitors. Dress requirements apply: women must cover their heads and wear long sleeves and long skirts, and men must wear long trousers. Remove your shoes before entering, and avoid prayer times.
Getting there: It is about 8 kilometers from the city center, about 15 minutes by taxi. It can be combined with the nearby Nur Alem, the landmark of the Expo site to the south.
Opening hours
Open all day (avoid prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Nur Alem (EXPO 2017)
- Astana Botanical Garden
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall
- Baiterek Tower
- Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center
- Nurzhol Boulevard
- Astana Opera