Palace of Zeynalabdin Taghiyev, Renaissance palace in central Baku, Azerbaijan.
The palace displays Renaissance architecture with a symmetrical facade, blending Italian designs with traditional Azerbaijani elements. The building spans two floors with multiple exhibition halls and dedicated areas for historical artifacts.
It was built between 1893 and 1902 under engineer Józef Gosławski as a residence for oil magnate Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. After 1920 it transitioned to public use and eventually became a museum.
It now houses the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan and displays collections representing the nation's past and development. Visitors can observe how the museum presents different periods and peoples across these exhibition spaces.
The palace is centrally located and easily accessible by various transport options. Plan time for both floors as the exhibitions are spread across multiple halls.
Its construction involved highly skilled craftspeople from different countries who installed specialized materials throughout the building. Gilded ceiling elements and imported flooring showcase the attention to quality craftsmanship embedded in the project.
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