DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/55/68-72
Gulnar Nazarova
Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University
PhD student
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5870-7397
gulnar.nezerova@au.edu.az
Cultural Perspectives on the Museumization of the
Baku Khans’ Palace
Abstract
The Baku Khans' Palace is one of the main architectural monuments located in Icherisheher, which is considered a historical and cultural part of Baku and represents the cultural heritage of the city. According to information obtained from sources, since the country's independence, the Republic of Azerbaijan has been carrying out many restoration and reconstruction works in the Icherisheher. The initiatives of Great Leader Heydar Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva are crucial in this work. The Baku Khans' Palace is also included in this restoration process. After intensive reconstruction work, the palace continues to function as a museum. Thus, the palace is not only a historical and cultural monument but also a museum that plays an important role in the tourism sector of Azerbaijan. Currently, there are many tourists from different countries of the world visiting this unique palace. The description of the place reflecting the palace culture and the park expressing the landscape around the palace creates a very interesting environment for visitors. In addition, the article also studies an adaptive method that ensures the restoration and functional reuse of monuments. The presented article is based on a cultural analysis of the palace's contribution to cultural heritage, as well as its role in the development of local tourism.
Keywords: Icherisheher, Baku Khans’ Palace, tourism, cultural heritage, adaptive reuse, cultural analysis