Nurjol Boulevard
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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 renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa. The boulevard runs from the President's residence Ak Orda to the marquee-shaped Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center (Хан Шатыр).
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Native name | бульвар Нұржол (Kazakh) |
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Former name(s) | 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 |
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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.