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    May 24, 2025

    Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿



    The Heydar Aliyev Center, a masterpiece of fluid architecture designed by Zaha Hadid, stands as a beacon of modern Baku. Its sweeping curves and glass panels create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, housing a museum, conference halls, and a library. It's a testament to Azerbaijan's embrace of innovation and its rich cultural heritage.



    Visitors are captivated by the center's seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces. The absence of sharp angles and the continuous flow of lines evoke a sense of movement, mirroring the energy of the city itself. Inside, exhibitions showcase the country's history, art, and achievements.



    Beyond its architectural marvel, the Heydar Aliyev Center serves as a vital hub for cultural exchange and dialogue. It hosts international events, concerts, and performances, drawing people from around the globe. It's a place where the past meets the future, and where Azerbaijan's spirit of progress shines brightly.

      March 5, 2023

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        December 10, 2023

        The Heydar Aliyev Center (also known as the Heydar Aliyev Center) is a cultural center in the Azerbaijani city of Baku. It is named after former President Heydar Aliyev.

        The center was built between 2007 and 2012 according to plans by the Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and opened by President Ilham Aliyev on May 12, 2012. Its first director is Anir Alikbarov.

        Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heyd%C9%99r_%C6%8Fliyev_Merkezi

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