By its exposition space and number of items the house museum of the prominent conductor and composer Niyazi (20.08.1912-02.08.1984) is the biggest branch of the State Museum of Azerbaijan Musical Culture. On 18th of September, 1994, the museum opened its door for visitors. Maestro Niyazi lived and worked in this apartment from 1958 to the end of his life. His former apartment now museum, consists of five rooms. Three of them (dining-room, bedroom and working room) are memorial. The rest two rooms (exposition and living room) are managed to show more exhibits related to Niyazi and to provide space for chamber concerts and celebrations. Photographs demonstrating Niyazis life and creativity from his childhood to his declining years, musical manuscripts, posters, playbills and other exhibits are displayed in the exposition room. The living room presents photographs reflecting Niyazis social life, paintings and drawings presented to Maestro or acquired by the museum during long time.
Once the sun sets over Baku, the city flips into its party mode. From rooftop clubs to cozy bars and live music, there’s always something happening after dark. So, if you’re wondering where to grab a drink or catch some tunes, here are a few spots you need to check out. Let’s explore Baku’s nightlife scene!
Animation fans, buckle up! The 7th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival is almost here, and it’s bringing a lineup of films so good, you might just leave the cinema with stars in your eyes—or, let’s be real, probably a few tears. The theme for this year’s festival is “Love,” so expect stories that'll tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh, and maybe even make you rethink that last awkward Tinder date. So, whether you’re in it for the emotional rollercoaster, the stunning visuals, or simply the popcorn, here are the films you won’t want to miss. And here’s a little spoiler alert: tickets are already flying like hot cakes, so grab yours on tripsome.az before you’re left watching Netflix and eating cereal. Again.
The 7th ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival is coming to Baku from October 2-6, 2024! Learn how to get your tickets, explore over 100 films, and join this exciting celebration of animation in Azerbaijan.
Mud volcanism is one of the most interesting natural geological phenomena on the Earth. Some geological, hydrogeological, and tectonic factors lead to the formation of mud volcanoes. When mixtures of gas, water, and some sediments expel at the surface of the Earth, and this process continues for a long period of time, then these mixtures take different external morphological shapes, and create mud volcanoes.
As the leaves start to turn golden and the air gets crisp, Baku is getting ready to heat things up with some incredible concerts this autumn. Whether you’re a fan of pop, rock, jazz, or something in between, this season’s lineup has something for everyone. And trust me, you won’t want to miss it—especially with the amazing artists coming to town. Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s in store, shall we?
