Architecture Culture of Azerbaijan

the maiden tower in old town baku.

architecture in country of azerbaijan typically combines elements of east , west. many ancient architectural treasures such maiden tower , palace of shirvanshahs in walled city of baku old iranian architecture, , survive in modern country of azerbaijan. among other medieval architectural treasures reflecting iranian roots of architecture in region shirvan shahs palace in baku, palace of shaki khans in town of shaki in north-central azerbaijan, surakhany temple on apsheron peninsula, number of bridges spanning aras river, , several mausoleums. in 19th , 20th centuries, little monumental architecture created, distinctive residences built in baku , elsewhere. among recent architectural monuments, baku subways noted lavish decor.

development in 19th century

the typical distinguishing features of azerbaijan s architecture in 19th century expansion of towns, application of russian town-planning principles , development of general layouts of ganja, shemakha , baku.

the construction of advanced buildings, after northern azerbaijan ceded russia, had significant importance. new buildings such theaters, schools, hospitals, , houses constructed in middle of 19th century. establishment , continuous development of capitalist relations produced strong impact on architectural development of azerbaijan. peculiarities of azerbaijani architecture can found in baku buildings built during period of oil industry development in 19th-20th centuries. baku becoming 1 of largest cities in russia.

development in 20th century

the first stage of architectural development in azerbaijan during soviet period related construction of working settlements of binagadi, rasulzade, bakikhanov, montino, mammadyarov around baku. working settlements in absheron first examples of young soviet architecture.

a number of schools built in baku , other cities of azerbaijan during 1933-1936. four-storied buildings, constructed upon projects s.dadashov , m.useynov in baku , other towns of country, distinguish expressiveness of architectural solutions. classic forms along national architecture traditions typical these projects.

the projecting , construction of neft dashlari (oil stones) - steel pillar settlements in open sea - heralded beginning of new era in post-war architecture. neft dashlari built in connection discovery of rich oil fields in caspian sea in 1949. extraordinary settlement includes dwelling houses, cultural objects, overpasses, etc.

the new period in town-building , architectural development of azerbaijan began in azerbaijan in 1960s. baku, capital of republic of azerbaijan, grew large capital city during these years. time of erection of wonderful architectural ensembles , advanced buildings, defined city image.