Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku

Name: Heydar Aliyev Center
Address: Heydər Əliyev pr. 1, Baku, 1033, Azerbaijan
Telephone: +994 12 505 60 01

#42 among attractions in Baku

Museum, Specialty museum, Event space, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 57,500 m² 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 center is named after Heydar Aliyev, the first secretary of Soviet Azerbaijan from 1969 to 1982, and president of Azerbaijan Republic from October 1993 to October 2003. ()

Local name: Heydər Əliyev Mərkəzi Completed: 10 May 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 40°23'46"N, 49°52'3"E

Address

Heydər Əliyev pr. 1Baku 1033 Azerbaijan

Contact

+994 12 505 60 01

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Day trips

Heydar Aliyev Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baku Zoo, Baku Museum of Modern Art, Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre, Khojaly Massacre Memorial.

1 miW
Azerbaijan's oldest zoo, founded in 1928
Baku Zoo, Baku
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1.3 miS
Modern art museum with a regional focus
Baku Museum of Modern Art, Baku
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1.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre, Baku
38 min walk • Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre is a pantomime theatre in Baku, Azerbaijan.
1 miS
Memorial
Khojaly Massacre Memorial, Baku
25 min walk • The Khojaly Massacre Memorial in Khatai raion, Baku, and the first public memorial in Azerbaijan dedicated to victims of the Khojaly Massacre.
0.8 miE
Museum, Science museum
Azerbaijan Medicine Museum, Baku
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1 miNE
Skyscraper
SOCAR Tower, Baku
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0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Palace of Happiness, Baku
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1.3 miSW
Street
28 May Street, Baku
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0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium, Baku
21 min walk • The Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It served as the home ground for the Azerbaijan national football team until they moved to the Baku Olympic Stadium. It holds 31,200 seats making it the second largest stadium in the country.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre, Baku
20 min walk • The Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre is an academic theatre of drama in Baku, Azerbaijan.
0.8 miE
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Baku
20 min walk • Church of Saint Nicholas was a Russian Orthodox Church built in Baku between 1850 and 1857.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Heydar Aliyev Center open?

Heydar Aliyev Center is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Heydar Aliyev Center?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Happiness, Baku (20 min walk), St. Nicholas Church, Baku (20 min walk), Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre, Baku (20 min walk), Azerbaijan Medicine Museum, Baku (20 min walk).

How to get to Heydar Aliyev Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Heydar Aliyev Center:

Bus

Koroğlu Rəhimov • Lines: 13 (12 min walk)
Ağa Nemətulla küçəsi • Lines: 13 (13 min walk)

Metro

Nəriman Nərimanov • Lines: 1, 2 (13 min walk)
Gənclik • Lines: 1, 2 (24 min walk)

Train

Keşlə stansiyası (31 min walk)
Baku Central Railway Station (37 min walk)