Baiterek Tower facts for kids
The Baiterek Tower is a famous landmark and observation tower in Nur-Sultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan. It stands tall on Nurzhol Boulevard and is a symbol of the country. Its name, "Baiterek," means "tall poplar tree" in the Kazakh language.
A Symbol of Kazakhstan
The Baiterek Tower is more than just a tall building. It is a very important symbol for Kazakhstan. The tower represents a folk tale about a mythical Tree of Life and a magical bird of happiness, Samruk. In the story, the bird lays its egg in the tree. The tower's design shows a tall tree with a golden sphere at the top. This sphere represents the golden egg.
What Can You See and Do There?
The Baiterek Tower is an observation tower. This means you can go up inside it to look out over the city. From the top, you get amazing views of Nur-Sultan. You can see many other buildings and the wide landscape around the capital. It's a great place to learn about the city's layout.
The tower was finished in 2002. It quickly became a popular spot for both local people and tourists. Many visitors enjoy going to the top to take photos and experience the unique design.
Images for kids
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The 10,000 Kazakhstani tenge note showing the image of the Bayterek tower
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See also
In Spanish: Bayterek para niños
