In the CityIn the CityPhoto: Vmenkov, CC BY-SA 3.0 / GFDL — фото 2007 года, застройка с тех пор сильно изменилась · source
The embankment is where Astana takes off its business suit: in summer, cyclists and boat enthusiasts enjoy a marked two-way cycling path, while in winter an ice skating rink is set up along with snow slides and an ice town. The busiest section is opposite the Central Park, where musicians and street vendors gather in the evenings, and a walk along the water with views of the glass towers of the left bank is one of the most atmospheric free routes in the city.
The main developed section stretches approximately 15 kilometers — from Tulpar Bridge (which connects Turan and Saryarka Avenues) to Karaotkol Bridge. The river divides the city into the historic right bank and the new left bank, which was developed after the capital's relocation in 1997 — and the embankment literally connects the two faces of Astana. Reconstruction and landscaping of individual sections continue throughout the 2020s, so the appearance changes from season to season.
In the CityA monument and observation tower that is the main symbol of Astana and Kazakhstan.
In the CityA colossal transparent tent-shaped shopping mall standing 150 meters tall, designed by Norman Foster and recognized as the world's largest tensile structure.
In the CityThe largest mosque in Central Asia, accommodating up to 10,000 people during major holidays.
In the CityThe second largest mosque in Kazakhstan, a gift from Qatar to Astana — officially named after Abu Nasr al-Farabi since 2021.
In the CityAn 80-hectare park surrounding Norman Foster's pyramid-shaped building, featuring an opera hall, exhibition spaces, and a panoramic elevator.
In the CityThe largest museum in Kazakhstan and Central Asia showcasing the country's history from ancient times to the present day.