Music, modern art and open-air museums in Baku


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May 23rd 2009
Published: May 25th 2009
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Lots of photos this time. Please look at page 2 as well! On Friday night we finally made it to Baku's Philharmonia where we listened to an evening of music in a tribute to Leonard Bernstein. It was really nice to finally get inside the building which, apparently, was modelled on the casino at Monte Carlo. Before the music began the US Ambassador gave a speech firstly in Azeri (excellently deliver... Read Full Entry



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Deep in concentrationDeep in concentration
Deep in concentration

Playing chess on Baku's Bulvar
The World's Tallest FlagpoleThe World's Tallest Flagpole
The World's Tallest Flagpole

Is about this big!! But compared to the block of flats next to it, it's huge!
Aerial FarmAerial Farm
Aerial Farm

Trish wants to know more!
SculptureSculpture
Sculpture

Fans of Kenny Everett might recognise the gloved hand!!
Covert VehiclesCovert Vehicles
Covert Vehicles

Left to rust and hidden out of sight, but we still spotted them!!



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