New York Post: Zaha Hadid’s architectural design is now an international art destination

In a city where ancient cobblestone streets meet ultramodern architecture, Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, where the ancient historic downtown is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, is contributing to the evolving cultural landscape of the South Caucasus, claiming its place as the region’s vital cultural hotspot.

At the center of this transformation stands the Heydar Aliyev Center, a large-scale contemporary architectural project that has become more than just a building.