Heydar Aliyev Center
The Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku, Azerbaijan, is a performing arts center built in 2012. Designed in the Futurism style by Zaha Hadid and Zaha Hadid Architects, the structure uses concrete and glass materials over an area of 0.102 km2 and is named after Heydar Aliyev. It is one of the sights of the country on this site and ranks number 1 by English Wikipedia lookups among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 6 °C in January and February to 26 °C in August. Monthly rainfall is lowest in July and August at 6 mm on about 1 days, and highest in November at 35 mm on about 9 days. The nearest airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport, located 18 km away. The center is 4 km from the capital, Baku. Nearby sights include Nizami Street at 3.4 km, Maiden Tower at 4.1 km, Palace of the Shirvanshahs at 4.3 km, Yanar Dagh at 12.0 km, and Ateshgah of Baku at 12.2 km.
The center is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 to 19:00, and Saturday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00. Wheelchair access is available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, averaging 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 16 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 29 | 35 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
