I definitely recommend visiting Azərbaycan Milli Incəsənət Muzeyi — the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art. Perhaps the European collection here is not as extensive as in the museums of Moscow or St. Petersburg, but it is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the paintings of Azerbaijani artists from different eras — from classical to modern art. I was particularly impressed by the works of 20th century artists: expressive portraits, landscapes, scenes from everyday life, executed with a subtle sense of color and composition. Some paintings literally attract the eye — you can stand in front of them for a long time, immersing yourself in the atmosphere and details. There were few visitors in the museum, which added a special charm: you can safely enjoy art, slowly, in silence. We spent about three hours in the museum, and that time flew by unnoticed. The space is conveniently organized: two buildings connected by a common hall. One is European art, the other is national art. There are also temporary exhibitions, which are worth visiting separately. The interiors of the museum are also very beautiful — there are places where you can take interesting photos, especially in the halls with stucco, mirrors and antique furniture. On the downside, there were no napkins or toilet paper in the bathroom, which was a bit surprising. The entrance fee is 13 manats per person (10 manats for a basic ticket, 3 manats for a temporary exhibition). If you are interested in art and want to feel the spirit of Azerbaijani painting, this place should definitely be included in the itinerary. We would love to come back here on our next visit to Baku.

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Ольга Н.

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The museum has a historical building and an annex, 3 storeys high. It features paintings, sculptures, antiques from the homes of wealthy citizens, and tiled fireplaces. There are originals by Borovikovsky, Bryullov, Vereshchagin, Aivazovsky, Korovin, Lentulov. Western European paintings by not very well-known authors, well-known, in my opinion, reproductions, like in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow. The halls are small with beautiful ceiling decorations with inlaid parquet. At the moment, the museum is undergoing renovation, and you can find a way out only under the guidance of the caretakers of the halls, who follow you from hall to hall. There are no cafes, toilets on every floor of the Soviet period of the 60s. We enjoyed a modern photo exhibition based on the works of Diego Rivera. The exhibition material is rather chaotically displayed, as is my habit from the Tretyakov Gallery. Even the Saratov University. Radishchev's exposition was more understandable, but this is a purely subjective opinion.

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Михаил Полищук

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It's a good museum. An interesting diverse exhibition - you can get acquainted with Azerbaijani culture and traditions, as well as with the works of Eastern, Western European and Russian artists. We recommend you to visit, especially if you are in Baku for a long time. In November 25, a 10 manat ticket for foreign citizens is more than an adequate price, considering the prices of museums in Moscow.

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