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In a land far far away, at the intersection of Asia and Europe, On the western edge of World's Largest Lake, Caspian Sea, a City lies !!
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A City of a Fairy Tale: Baku, Azerbaijan <3
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Taken from the Roof top of Iconic Baku Hilton, Hotel using Nikon
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Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan <3
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A Walk to Remember !!
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The Heydar Aliyev Center (Azerbaijani: Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi) is a 57,500 m2 (619,000 sq ft) building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan, designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles. The main contractor, Dia Holdings, is owned by actors that are linked to Azerbaijan's ruling Aliyev family's network of offshore companies.
The center is named after Heydar Aliyev (1923–2003), the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003.
In 2007, Zaha Hadid was appointed as the design architect of the Center after a competition. The Center houses a conference hall (auditorium), a gallery hall and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku.
The Heydar Aliyev Center represents a fluid form which emerges by the folding of the landscape's natural topography and by the wrapping of individual functions of the Center. All functions of the Center, together with entrances, are represented by folds in a single continuous surface. This fluid form gives an opportunity to connect the various cultural spaces whilst at the same time, providing each element of the Center with its own identity and privacy. As it folds inside, the skin erodes away to become an element of the interior landscape of the Center.
The Heydar Aliyev Center had an official soft-opening ceremony on 10 May 2012 held by the president of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Extending on eight floor levels, the center accommodates a 1,000-seat auditorium, temporary exhibition spaces, a conference center, workshops, and a museum.
The building was nominated for awards in 2013 at both the World Architecture Festival and the biennial Inside Festival. In 2014, the Center won the Design Museum's Design of the Year Award 2014 despite concerns about the site's human rights record. This makes Hadid the first woman to win the top prize in that competition.
The building was featured in Extreme Engineering, a documentary television series that airs on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel. The episode called "Azerbaijan's Amazing Transformation" was aired on 22 April 2011 as part of season 9. The building was seen on The Grand Tour episode entitled "Sea to unsalty sea," with presenter Jeremy Clarkson praising the building and Hadid. The building was also featured on the "postcard" of Samra Rahimli for the postcard of Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 and in a Google Doodle in 2017.
Baku is a beautiful place with many fountains. This one was just round the corner of my temporal working place. Taken by Kodak Six 16 converted into pinhole camera. Ilford XP2, exp 1 sec.
Muziek in de karavaanserai.
Baku, de hoofdstad van Azerbeidzjan op de kust van de Kaspische zee. Sinds de 5de eeuw is Baku gekend als een van de steden behorende tot de Albanese Kaukasus. Het is het grootste cultureel en industrieel centrum van het land van 'het heilig vuur' omwille van de olie-en gasvoorraden. Het 'zwarte goud' is reeds gekend sinds de 8ste eeuw.
Hier een wandeling in de stad Baku.
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Baku, de hoofdstad van Azerbeidzjan op de kust van de Kaspische zee. Sinds de 5de eeuw is Baku gekend als een van de steden behorende tot de Albanese Kaukasus. Het is het grootste cultureel en industrieel centrum van het land van 'het heilig vuur' omwille van de olie-en gasvoorraden. Het 'zwarte goud' is reeds gekend sinds de 8ste eeuw.
Hier een wandeling in de stad Baku.
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A fountain at the border of Old Town Baku in contrejour light of setting sun. Kodak Six 16 converted into pinhole camera. Ilford XP2, exp about 1/2 sec.
An interesting stony chair at one of many Baku fountains. Kodak Six 16 converted into pinhole camera. Ilford XP2, exp. about 4 sec.
The Baku Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Azerbaijan, is a well-preserved historic core featuring ancient stone walls, narrow cobblestone streets, and architectural treasures dating back to the 12th century. Known as Icherisheher, it houses iconic landmarks like the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, reflecting a blend of medieval Islamic, Persian, and Ottoman influences. This vibrant cultural hub showcases Azerbaijan’s rich history and continues to thrive as a living museum with mosques, museums, and traditional bathhouses. Its global significance lies in its unique urban layout and historical continuity.