Hg2 : The Hedonist

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Baku

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Green Open Air Theatre
Now open again after 10 years is the Green Theatre the perfect performance space for the balmy summer months.

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Museum of Modern Art

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Martyr Hill
Morbid perhaps but the site of Martyr's Lane is undeniably poignant with 130 marble slabs commemorating the Bakuvian lives lost in the 1990 massacre by the Red Army.

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Maiden Tower
The Maiden Tower is Baku's most iconic landmark and stands proud in the centre of the city; be sure to capture it on film in all its grand glory.

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Russian Drama Theatre
Translated plays from many cultures, performed in Russian.

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Young Spectators’ Theatre
More than a cultural must-see the Young Spectator's Theatre is an architectural wonder; a marvel of modern design.

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Shirvanshah’s Palace
With awe-inspiring architecture at every turn it can be hard to know where to look inside Shirvanshah's Palace; so take your time and be sure to designate a significant chunk of your schedule to soaking up this colossal cultural must-see.

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Puppet Theatre
Puppetry may be a thing of yesteryear in the West but in Baku it's still a much-loved tradition that pulls the crowds; watch the best show in Baku at the Puppet Theatre.

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Opera & Ballet Theatre
Currently undergoing a mammoth refurb the Opera and Ballet Theatre remains one of the most beautiful buildings in Baku. While you can't check out a performance at present you can stand and stare at its wonder.

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Museum of Miniature Books
Baku wouldn't be Baku without a weird sight or three; the Museum of Miniature Books is exactly that with thousands upon thousands of - you guessed it - miniature books to lay your eyes upon.

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Museum of Literature
While its stash of manusripts is undeniably impressive it is the façade of the Museum of Literature that really has our mouths agape in wonder; simply stunning.

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International Mugham Centre
Celebrating Azeri Mugham - a traditional style of folk music - the International Mugham Centre isn't just a cultural masterpiece but an architectural one too.

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Heydar Aliyev Palace
As Baku's best live music venue you'd expect the Heydar Aliyev Palace to boast an impressive events calendar; and it does with the likes of Kelly Rowland having played alongside George Benson in 2009.

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Hajinski Mansion
Having been painstakingly restored to its former glory the Hajinsky Mansion is like looking through the keyhole into Baku's glory days.

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Gyz Galasy Gallery
With a focus on 20th-century painting and sculpture The Gyz Galasy Gallery may not warrant a whole day out but is certainly worth an hour or two of your precious time.

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Filarmonia
Classic music lovers rejoice; indoor and outdoor performances of the best kind are put on right here. Impressive stuff indeed.

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Carpet Museum
We all like the feeling of something soft underfoot which is where the Carpet Museum comes in handy; home to thousands of carpet you'll find all kinds of prints and patterns here.

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Bibi Heybat Mosque
If you're looking for Facebook photos call off the search; the Bibi Heybat Mosque will have more comments on your profile page than any drunken party snap could ever generate.

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Baku State Circus
Roll up roll up! The circus has come to town; enjoy all its carnivalesque goings-on right here.

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Mugham Club
Yet another venue championing Azeri Mugham - hence its name - The Mugham Club hosts concerts and dances for culture vultures across the globe.

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Palace of Happiness
While the Palace of Happiness may not have created happily-ever-afters for every couple, those that have tied the knot here know it is a romantic, dreamy building nevertheless.

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National Academic Theatre
The National Theatre Museum is a dream come true for die-hard theatre-goers; just be sure to brush up on your Azeri theatrical history before you go.

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Mustafayev Art Museum
Like a pick 'n' mix from the art world the Mustafayev Museum houses just about everything. Just don't take any photos inside; you'll be kicked to the kerb.

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