Abu Nasr al-Farabi Mosque (Nur-Astana)
Charles Hadife · Astana, Kazakhstan · 2005
The Abu Nasr al-Farabi Mosque, formerly Nur-Astana, combines a large central dome with slender minarets and an ordered prayer complex. Its pale exterior and gilded elements establish a clear presence within Astana's modern urban setting. The building represents the development of new religious architecture alongside the national capital's extensive civic construction. Visiting: Working mosque. Basic visitor access follows religious dress, timing and conduct rules; the record does not imply access to all internal areas.