Multiculturalism in architecture environment of Baku

Abstract

Announcing of 2016 as “Multiculturalism year” by President Ilham Aliyev refers to variety factors. Surely one of these factors is location of Azerbaijan in junction of different cultures, playing a leading role in inter­religious and inter­civilizational relations for centuries, preparing substantial historical base on this area. Clear expression of multiculturalism in architecture shows itself in centuries­long history of Azerbaijan. In this regard the different cultures of different artistic directions of Baku are being looked over on samples of buildings with Gothic and other architectural styles in the article.