Palace of Independence (Astana)

The Independence Palace (Kazakh: Тәуелсіздік Сарайы, Täuelsızdık Saraiy, ), also known as the Palace of Independence, is a palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. It is used for official state functions, including forums, meetings and conventions. On December 15, 2008, the palace was officially opened to the public. Although construction continued until half a year later.

The outside of the palace is made out of blue glass with a lattice of white pipes. The building is shaped into a trapezoid. The halls of the palace include a gallery of applied art, the Museum of City History of Astana, and a four-dimensional cinema.