Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Opera house in Baku, Azerbaijan
The building combines Art Nouveau elements with Gothic architecture features, displaying arched windows and decorative stone carvings across its white facade.
The theater opened its doors on February 28, 1911, under architect Nikolai Bayev's design, marking the beginning of Azerbaijan's classical performing arts center.
The first Eastern and Muslim opera 'Leyli and Majnun' premiered at this location in 1908, establishing Azerbaijan's position in classical musical theater.
The theater maintains regular performances of both national Azerbaijani compositions and international classical operas throughout the annual season from September to May.
The building incorporates architectural elements from different European styles while maintaining its cultural identity as the first opera house in the Muslim world.
Location: Baku
Inception: 1920
Architects: Nikolai Bayev
Official opening: February 28, 1911
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture, Gothic architecture
Website: http://tob.az
GPS coordinates: 40.37470,49.84540
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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