Lonely planet azerbaijan pdf

Vast and jaw-droppingly original, this Zaha Hadid building is a majestic statement of fluid 21st-century architecture forming abstract waves and peaks that seem to melt together.

The real delight is simply pondering and photographing the extraordinary exterior from ever-changing angles. The interior is impressive, too, and hosts concerts and several exhibition spaces. Arguably the best part of the permanent collection is 'Treasures of Azerbaijan', which walks you through the nation's cultural highlights. Possibly millennia old, its construction date is the subject of much debate, though much of the present structure appears to be 12th century.

Various versions are considered in the imaginative little multimedia installations that adorn several floors of the tower's interior. The Unesco-listed Qobustan Petroglyph Reserve protects thousands of stick-figure stone engravings dating back up to 12, years. Themes include livestock, wild animals and shamans. The images were carved into what were probably caves but over time they have crumbled into a craggy chaos of boulders. Similar in style and format to our Country and Regional guidebooks, this series helps you focus on two or three neighbouring countries.

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