Nur-Sultan (Astana)

Nur-Sultan (Astana)

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Nur-Sultan (Astana) – Kazakhstan’s Showcase Capital

Amidst the endless grasslands of Kazakhstan on the windswept steppes of the north has arisen the modern and futuristic city of Nur-Sultan. With a skyline dotted with shiny new skyscrapers that seem to defy the laws of physics, the capital is a flashy showcase of 21st-century international architecture and a glimpse into the city of the future [extract Lonely Planet].

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Milan, Metropolitan Area (MIL) Astana (NQZ) One way 222,00 €

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The shiny capital of Kazakhstan

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the depressed agricultural city of Chelinograd was completely revamped and renamed Astana when President Nazarbayev unexpectedly named it the future capital of Kazakhstan in 1994. The transformation from a small town to a world-famous capital has continued since Astana officially took office in 1997 and was renamed from Akmola to Astana in 1998. This ever-growing city – which hosted the 2017 World Expo – offers a glimpse into the city of tomorrow.


In March 2019, the capital Astana changed its name to Nur-Sultan to pay homage to former President Nursultan Nazarbayev, who was responsible for the expansion of the city.