Nurjol Boulevard
Street in Astana, Kazakhstan
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The Nurjol Boulevard (Kazakh: бульвар Нұржол, romanized: Bülvar Nūrjol), formerly known as Green Water Boulevard (Kazakh: сулы-нулы бульвар, romanized: Suly Nuly Bülvar) is a pedestrian zone in the business and administrative center on the left bank of Ishim river in Astana. The Boulevard is one of the main attractions of the city and country.[1][2] Both Nurzhol Boulevard and the layout of the city were designed by a leading Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. The boulevard runs from the President's residence Ak Orda to the marquee-shaped Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center (Хан Шатыр).
Nurjol Boulevard viewed from the Baiterek Tower | |
 Interactive map of Nurjol Boulevard | |
| Native name | бульвар Нұржол (Kazakh) |
|---|---|
| Former name | Suly nuly Boulevard |
| Length | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) |
| Location | Astana, Kazakhstan |
| Coordinates | 51°7′37.95″N 71°26′13.01″E |
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| Designer | Kisho Kurokawa |
Along the boulevard there is a row of buildings designed by well-known domestic and foreign architects, including the city's most recognisable structure, the Bayterek.
