The Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, also known as the Pyramid of Peace or the Foster Pyramid, stands on Tauelsizdik Avenue 57 in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, in the Akmola Region. It is a landmark building rising to 62 metres, designed by the British architect Norman Foster.
What to expect
The pyramid serves as a venue for the Congress of World and Traditional Religions, and its form is meant to express the country's commitment to religious tolerance and world peace. For a visitor, it is first a striking piece of contemporary architecture to see from the street, its sloping sides set against the wide open avenues of the city.
- Setting: a central location in Nur-Sultan, where modern government and civic buildings line the broad streets.
- Architecture: a large pyramid designed by Norman Foster, one of the best-known names in modern building design.
- Purpose: a place built to host gatherings focused on dialogue between faiths and traditions.
Planning your visit
The building is often referred to by its two other names, so it helps to search for any of them when looking for directions. To check whether the interior can be entered, or to ask about events, you can call the venue on +7 7172 74 69 11 before you go. The city itself offers other sights nearby, so a visit to the pyramid can easily form part of a wider day of exploring Nur-Sultan.
