Heydar Aliyev Palace
Heydar Aliyev Palace (Azeri: Heydər Əliyev Adına Saray, also known as Baku Palace, formerly Republic Palace (Respublika Sarayı) and during the Soviet era known as Lenin Palace (Лeнин aдынa) is the main music venue of Baku, Azerbaijan, seating 2,500 people. The palace was renamed after the death of Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev in 2003. Alish Lemberanskiy was the designer and main visioner of the palace.
Heydər Əliyev Adına Saray | |
Baku Palace | |
| Former names | Republic Palace (1991–2004) Lenin Palace (1972–1991) |
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| Location | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Coordinates | 40°22′39″N 49°50′29″E |
| Capacity | 2,500 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 14 December 1972 |
| Renovated | 2007–2008 |
| Architect | Alish Lemberanskiy |
| Website | |
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It is a concert complex where state events are held alongside cultural programs. The concert hall of the palace is considered to be the biggest scene in the republic.
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