Nurzhol Boulevard
Нұржол бульвары
A pedestrian boulevard on the city's central axis, linking Khan Shatyr and the presidential palace. Fountains, sculptures, and skyscrapers line the route, giving a full view of the new capital.
Nurzhol Boulevard runs about 2 kilometers and is the central axis of the left-bank city planned by Kisho Kurokawa. Its western end is Khan Shatyr. Baiterek Tower stands in the middle. At the eastern end, it passes the Singing Fountain Square and the green "Golden Twin Towers" government ministry buildings before reaching Ak Orda Presidential Palace. Lawns, fountains, and sculptures line the way, and on summer nights the lights and fountain shows draw many residents for evening walks. It is best to start in the evening at Khan Shatyr and walk all the way to the presidential palace, which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Winter is windy and cold, so dress warmly.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kazakhstan Central Concert Hall
- Baiterek Tower
- Ak Orda Presidential Palace
- Nur-Astana Mosque
- Palace of Peace and Reconciliation
- Astana Circus
- Triumph of Astana
- Astana Opera