Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Performing arts center in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Heydar Aliyev Center features curved architecture with no straight lines, creating a flowing structure that extends across 57,500 square meters of space.
The center opened on May 10, 2012, following five years of construction at a cost of 250 million dollars under the direction of architect Zaha Hadid.
The facility houses multiple exhibition spaces, including a permanent collection about Heydar Aliyev and miniature displays of significant Azerbaijani architectural landmarks.
The center contains a 967-seat auditorium, multiple exhibition halls, and a 1,796-square-meter multifunctional space divided by adjustable panels for various events.
The building experienced a fire in July 2012 due to welding equipment issues, leading to extensive repairs before reopening in November 2013.
Location: Baku
Inception: May 10, 2012
Architects: Zaha Hadid Architects, Zaha Hadid
Official opening: May 10, 2012
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Website: http://heydaraliyevcenter.az/
Address: 1 Heydar Aliyev Ave, Baku 1033, Azerbaijan 1033 Bakı 1033 Bakı
Opening Hours: Martedì-Venerdì 11:00-19:00, Sabato-Domenica 11:00-18:00
Phone: +994125056001
Website: http://heydaraliyevcenter.az
GPS coordinates: 40.39528,49.86694
Latest update: March 8, 2025 08:15
Dame Zaha Hadid created buildings with curved forms and futuristic design. The structures include cultural centers, transport hubs, and corporate headquarters. From Baku to Miami, her concrete, glass, and metal constructions set new standards in modern architecture.
Azerbaijan combines contemporary architecture with ancient heritage. Baku showcases modern skyscrapers alongside medieval monuments in its fortified city. The landscapes include the Caucasus Mountains with traditional villages and ski resorts. The territory contains mud volcanoes in Gobustan, natural gas flames, and the Caspian Sea coast. Historical buildings, museums, and religious structures reflect the country's history through different periods.
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