Astana is a modern capital rising from the Kazakh steppe, known for its futuristic architecture, extreme climate, and role as a Central Asian political and cultural hub. The city defines itself in ...

Whilst Kazakhstan’s former capital Almaty is often known as the city of culture, Astana is still well worth a visit for stunning architecture, friendly locals and a taste of nomadic culture. Unlike ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Opened in 2022, Astana's Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Central Asia. In fact, outside of the Middle East, there are few ...

From crumbling ruins to modern mosques, there's no denying that the architecture from the Islamic world is stunning. Whether you find yourself in Central Asia, Northern Africa, or the Middle East, you ...

ALMATY, KazakhstanALMATY, Kazakhstan — The largest mosque in Central Asia has opened in Kazakhstan, just six months after the building was damaged in a fire during which a construction worker died.

Once an obscure township on Kazakhstan’s wolf-plagued plains, Astana has outgrown its teen years and is now firmly established as the country’s capital city. 1 An overview of today's Astana with ...