palace of peace and reconciliation

和平宫是阿斯塔纳最著名的一个景点，外观呈金字塔状。内部更值得一看，可以参加英语解说的tour，时长大约在半小时到45分钟之间。此外还经常有种类展览在此举行。

Not much to see, to tell the truth. There is a museum upstairs and an Art gallery Kulanchi which is worth seeing. The park around the Palace is picturesque if the weather is good))

Arrived on a very cold, snowy day, to be told that the elevators were not working for an indefinite period, and to try coming back next month! We were permitted to walk around the ground floor, but no trip up to the top. We asked if we could walk up, and were told no. Hmmph!

We had a guided tour (in English). Taking the elevator up to the 3rd floor and then the steps to the sumiit was fun and interesting. You can stand on a spot right under the summit of the pyramid and make a wish. And on the top floor there's a quite remarkable meeting room. Doesn't cost much and there's not that much to do in Astana. So put it on your to do list when you're there. And it's quite an interesting walk from the town centre, seeing lots of sights from the bridges.

It is not expensive, and they do offer tours in English (I got a personal tour since I was the only English only person). Opera house on bottom two floors, then a large meeting hall, the garden area and finally the circular conference room at the top. Not that much history, but if you go to Astana why not check it out. There is a lounge and trinket shop on the second floor. There required stairs on the 4th and fifth levels

This unique and beautiful building is a 'must see' for travelers to Astana. As this is an 'Official Cultural Building' a tour (600TG or about $3.50 US) is required to view any exhibit not on the first floor. Thankfully, these official tours are conducted in all major languages of the world.

For 600 tenge, you get an English tour, including the large room in the center of the pyramid occasionally used for meetings, and the interesting circular conference room at the top. The yellow and blue dove decorations on the glass are spectacular.

Unlike any other monument on the planet. I received a free tour in English (had to pay a couple bucks for a ticket at the entrance). It's wonderful, and don't go to Astana without visiting.

Spent a lovely afternoon here. Very beautiful building. We thought it might be closed until we were right up to the front door, so don't give up and turn away if it doesn't look open! Very friendly tour guide with great English (and a few other languages!) and a very informative tour. There is a theatre inside and we were fortunate enough to see some rehearsals while we were there! Definitely recommend a visit here.

There is a replica of the city on 3rd floor. Entrance to the Palace is free but you need to pay to see the replica and wait for a guided tour but it gives you a Picture of Astana 2030

The very concept of this Pyramid of Peace and Accord is special. Every few years it is the site for leaders of world religions to gather and discuss global concerns. It's everyday life is that of cultural and community center: auditorium, coffee bar, art library, very nice art gallery and school, and an excellent souvenir and art shop. This is such a unique place that it is certainly worth a visit. You may be able to join a group tour, but even if not you can see the interesting structure and enjoy the harmonization of peace and accord.

It is a pretty short tour, only about 15-20 minutes from the start to top of the building. You get to see the auditorium downstairs and then start the assent to the top. The doves stain glass windows are the best feature. The attraction is cheap to go to, so might as well go.

It is a very interesting and unique building. Take the tour and go to the very top. The museum is small and not that interesting but the conference room in the point is something to see. Also the plantation is very nice.

A good place to visit if the weather is cold. Inside it's a lot bigger than it seems and the cost of 500T is cheap. You cannot look around on your own and have to have a guided tour. Our guide spoke English and the tour lasted 30 minutes. It was a good tour but brief and you were rushed through certain areas of the building. The top floor had good views and photos were permitted. It was interesting that every part has some symbolic meaning. The cafe was ok and moderately priced. Take advantage of it and the toilets as there is nothing in the vicinity.

I visited this building whilst working in the city. From the outside it does not advertise it self well and I'm sure people do not enter because they don't realise they can, I only knew that I could get a tour from looking at this site.My English speaking guide was very nice and although I was the only English person in the group she made sure to repeat everything for my benefit. I thought it quite amusing that they hold Sir Norman in such high regard, the guide mentioned his name many times (although not the Sir bit) and took great pains to point him out in a group photo on display.The diagonal lifts were an interesting feature for getting people up the angled sides. The top floor is reached by one of two angled staircases that have a mixture of real and plastic plants, I found this bit to be a bit like an old Butlins themed room of the 1970's, it didn't help that a lot of the plants looked like they could have used a drink.The overall impression is that if they had insisted on a better build quality the overall effect would have been better, and like most buildings in the city this one is starting to show it's age despite being relatively new. Unlike the real pyramids this buidling will not last 200 years let alone 2000.But in a city that does not have many places to visit, you may as well give it a go, it is cheap to enter £1.50 and that includes the tour, my visit was completed in 40 minutes and that included buying a couple of souvenirs in the gift shop.