Heydar Aliyev Center

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Narimanov station, about 10 minutes' walk.
• Taxi: About 10 minutes from the city centre.
• Opening: Usually closed on Mondays; the park outside is open daily.

The story of the Heydar Aliyev Center

The Heydar Aliyev Center was designed by the Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and opened in 2012. Its white surfaces rise from the ground in a single wave, avoiding straight lines and sharp corners.

It won the Design Museum's Design of the Year award in 2014. Inside are a museum about the life of former president Heydar Aliyev, exhibition halls with art and design shows, and an auditorium.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Great for photos in the late afternoon.
• Walk around the outside for photos from different angles; the shape changes as you move.
• Check exhibitions inside before visiting.

What's around the Heydar Aliyev Center

• Heydar Aliyev ParkLandscaped park with a lake.
• Ganjlik MallShopping mall nearby.
• Nizami StreetCity centre, 10 minutes away.
• Flame Towers15 minutes away.

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