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Modern Baku beyond the old walls
Bold architecture and contemporary art
Begin at the Heydar Aliyev Center, continue to the Museum of Modern Art and Villa Petrolea, then cross the city towards Flag Square and YARAT. These places are spread out: this is a transport-assisted itinerary.
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Modern Baku beyond the old walls.
Begin at the Heydar Aliyev Center, continue to the Museum of Modern Art and Villa Petrolea, then cross the city towards Flag Square and YARAT. These places are spread out: this is a transport-assisted itinerary.
Metro or taxi to the Heydar Aliyev Center; taxis between the more distant stops. Short walks around each venue.
Choose fewer venues if you prefer an unhurried visit. Exhibition access and opening days vary; the architecture can also be enjoyed from outside. Check fares in your transport app before accepting a ride.
Places along the way
Heydar Aliyev Center
Zaha Hadid's flowing cultural centre is one of Baku's most distinctive contemporary buildings.
Baku Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art introduces Azerbaijani painting and sculpture in an open gallery setting.
Villa Petrolea (Nobel Brothers House-Museum)
Villa Petrolea connects the Nobel family's oil-business history with Baku's changing eastern districts.
National Flag Square
The National Flag Square places Azerbaijan's flag against the open seafront at Bayil.
YARAT Contemporary Art Space
YARAT offers a changing view of contemporary art on Baku's southern waterfront.
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Original title: HEIDAR ALIYEV CENTER AND GARDENS.מרכז היידר אלייב והדשא
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Original title: Baku Museum of Modern Art inside
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Original title: Nobels Villa Petrolea façade
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Urek Meniashvili · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Original title: Baku bolvard and flag square
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Original title: YARAT Contemporary Art Space
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Emin Allahverdi · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Original title: Heydar Aliyev Center 1.1
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Пресс-служба Президента России · CC BY 4.0
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Original title: Официальный визит в Азербайджан 3.jpeg
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Original title: Villa Petrolea front
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Original title: Square of State Flag in Baku (2012)
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Original title: YARAT Müasir İncəsənət Mərkəzi-2
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Original title: Heydar Aliev Center Interior1
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Пресс-служба Президента России · CC BY 4.0
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Original title: Официальный визит в Азербайджан 4.jpeg
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Original title: Villa Petrolea Dining room
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Original title: Baku National Flag Square 2017
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Original title: YARAT Müasir İncəsənət Mərkəzi-1.jpg
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Original title: HEYDAR ALIYEV CENTER INDOORS.חלל פנימי מודרני במרכז היידר אלייב
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Original title: Villa Petrolea back
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Original title: Flags of Azerbaijan from Square of State Flag in Baku, 2010.jpg
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