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Mövzu: Baku capital of Azerbaijan Fənn:İngilis diliADPU (2) (1)Theaters
Thespians visiting Baku should head to the State Academic National Drama Theater. Founded in 1873, it
is the oldest contemporary theater in the country and has welcomed some of Azerbaijan’s best actors
and directors onto its stage.
Another great choice is the State Russian Drama Theater, which offers performances in Russian. The
theater's plays are mainly based on Russian works of art and literature, although every now and then
Azerbaijani and European classics also appear.
Be sure not to miss the Baku Puppet Theater, located in the 1910 “Phenomenon” Cinema. Its first
children’s performance was held in 1932, and since 1975 plays for adult audiences have been offered,
as well. The puppets used for the performances vary in size, ranging from a few centimeters in height to
double the size of a human.
Fine Arts
And what if you love sculptures and paintings? In that case, the already mentioned Heydar Aliyev
Center is a must-see. The center's collection of modern art is rather spectacular, as are the temporary
exhibits which change frequently.
You should also spend some time in the Baku Museum of Modern Art, which features over 800
masterpieces of notable Azerbaijani artists, plus works by Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Marc
Chagall.
The exhibitions of the Union of Azerbaijan Artists are likewise of special significance. They feature both
famous and lesser known talented local creators, some of whom have not yet had a chance to present
their works in popular art galleries.
Cinemas
Like any other large city, Baku has many cinema complexes playing popular blockbusters. But the
metropolis also has a couple of hidden cinematographic treasures you will not find anywhere else. One
of them is the Baku Open Air Cinema, offering a unique opportunity to watch a film on the bank of the
Caspian Sea. The movies, often regional classics and international arthouse films screened at festivals,
are shown after sunset during the summer.
The Nizami Cinema Center is also worthy of attention as the oldest movie theater in Azerbaijan, opened
in 1940. Nowadays a wide range of regional, national and international films can be enjoyed here, and
contrary to the Baku Open Air Cinema, Nizami Center operates during the day.
Parks
Urban architects of modern Baku were careful to ensure that the city has plenty of well-tended public
green spaces. One of the most interesting municipal gardens is the State Philharmonic Park. It was
designed in the 1930s, and for many years belonged only to Baku elites. The park has a charming,
classicist design with broad geometric alleys and a marble fountain in its center. Numerous parrots live
in the trees, and you might be able to spot some bathing in the fountain. The garden is nicely illuminated
in the evenings, which makes it a perfect spot for a romantic walk.
If you are looking for an outstanding panoramic shot of Baku, Highland (Upland) Park offers the best
viewpoint in the city. You can get there either with the Baku Funicular or by way of the wide stairs. While
there, be sure to take a stroll along the Alley of Martyrs, which houses the graves of the victims of Black
January of 1990 and soldiers killed in the Karabakh War.
Nature lovers should not miss Central Botanical Garden, where you will find thousands of different
trees and plants, including examples of the rarest of Caucasian flora. The gardens are open from
Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.
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