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Another photo project has been presented within 'Architectural
Masterpieces of the World', which demonstrates architectural styles
typical for different countries, Azernews reports.
Aydin Sadixov told azernews that the project is designed
for a period of two years and features separate events including
photo exhibitions and presentations on the architectural
masterpieces of different countries.
Each photo exhibition includes photographs of the architectural
and historical sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage
List.
This time, the photographer has delighted curious travelers with
another series of works in partnership with the Italian-Azerbaijani
Design Center in Baku.
The exhibition opened its doors at the Azerbaijan University of
Architecture and Construction, showcasing architectural
masterpieces of the Czech Republic.
The embassy of the Czech Republic in Azerbaijan acted as the
organizer of the second event within the project.
The exhibition presents 40 photo works captured by Aydin Sadixov
in Czechia and invites viewers to take a fascinating journey
through the country's historical sites.
The central place in the presented exposition was given to the
photographer's works, shot in Prague, Brno, and other cities.
The Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in
Western Europe with a significant variety of natural resources and
incredible architectural beauty.
Many turbulent historical events bypassed most of the historical
and architectural sights of the Czech Republic, thereby helping to
ideally preserve the magnificent buildings from the Romanesque era
to the present.
Western European architecture cannot be imagined without the
Gothic of the Czech Republic and Moravia, Czech palaces,
cathedrals, and castles of the Baroque and Rococo era, postmodern
buildings.
Rector of the Azerbaijan University of Architecture and
Construction, professor Gulchohra Mammadova, Deputy Head of Mission
of Czech embassy Daniel Putik, director of the Italian-Azerbaijani
Design Center Farid Karimov and project author and curator Aydin
Sadixov addressed the opening of the exhibition.
Sadixov conducted an interesting and exciting tour through
photographs.
He informed the exhibition visitors about interesting historical
references, construction features, architectural style, and
exciting legends about the historical sights in the Czech
Republic.
He also answered all the questions asked by event participants,
who listened to them with great enthusiasm.
Known as one of the world's oldest cities, Prague is home to
numerous historical and cultural monuments.
The history of the city goes back thousands of years and all
tourist guides of the world call Prague a large and historical
open-air museum.
The whole of Prague breathes history, practically within the
walls of every old house, behind every corner, ancient legends live
in every courtyard.
Every brick of buildings and every stone of the narrow streets
here is steeped in history and ancient urban legends.
Behind the threshold of every door lies a secret, in every
basement, under every roof something mysterious and mysterious is
hidden. mystical and enigmatic.
The foundation of the city goes back to the well-known legend
about the Slavic princess Libussa, an ancestor of the Premyslid
dynasty and the Czech people as a whole.
According to legend, she was the youngest but wisest of three
sisters, who became queen after their father died; she married a
plowman, Premysl, with whom she founded the Premyslid dynasty, and
prophesied and founded the city of Prague in the 8th century.
Over its centuries-old history, this city has been replenished
with architectural masterpieces of different times, striking with
the splendor of ancient and modern architecture.
The interweaving of architectural styles is especially
noticeable in the central part of the city, where the quarters of
Gothic and Baroque buildings, Romanism and Renaissance buildings,
and Art Nouveau houses are perfectly preserved.
The project curator said that Prague is in its way a magnificent
Gothic architectural style.
Gothic style was especially common in the Middle Ages. It was
during that time many rulers tried to leave a memory of themselves
and erect a large-scale structure in this architectural style.
Pointed spiers, tall, elongated windows, and ornately carved
reliefs adorning the walls and roof are distinctive architectural
elements of this style.
A striking example of this style is the legendary St. Vitus
Cathedral - a pinnacle of the Gothic architecture of the Czech
Republic.
The cathedral is located in Prague Castle and was built from
1344 to 1929.
Architecture elements of buildings in the Old Town also deserve
special attention.
Almost every house is distinguished not only by architecture but
also by unique signs.
House signs served as landmarks in the Middle Ages. They first
appeared in Prague in the 14th century. For people who could not
write and read, these images served as a city map. Signs identified
houses and the profession of their owners.
The first house signs were images of animals, fish and birds,
trees and flowers, and various tools. The signs of the houses also
indicated the history or legends associated with them.
After viewing the exposition, the guests of the event attended
the presentation 'Czech Cultural Landmarks and Their Protection'
held at Italian-Azerbaijani Design Center.
During the presentation, Daniel Putik provided insight into the
Czech historical sites and their main architectural features.
The Deputy Head of Mission of the Czech Embassy also listed a
number of interesting examples of the restoration of historical
masterpieces in the Czech Republic.
The presentation was accompanied by bright modern and historical
photographs.
After the end of the presentation, Daniel Putik answered all the
questions asked on the topic.
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