As the winter sets in sitting on a bench becomes less practical. So my favourite urban past time in Astana has become jaunting past the Opera House, with its bold columns and ornate facade. I've already mentioned the Opera House, but I love it so much I've come back for more.
I didn't realise, until I approached closely enough to touch it, how very big it is. It's not too big, it's just really big. And up close it's really beautiful too (unlike many of Astana's buildings, which turn out to have tatty facades and worse interiors!). They've done a proper job, I think.
The Opera House also looks lovely in the snow, and with a Christmas tree.
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