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 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.
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
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.
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))
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.
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。
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!
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.