Azerbaijan is a cultural mosaic, its art map as diverse as its climate. The country exhibits the artistic richness of ancient ethnic groups while also playing host to cutting-edge contemporary art galleries. From the historical 12th-century Maiden Tower to the Art Nouveau structure of the Mailov Theatre (currently the Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre), the avant-garde 1940 Monolith building to the postmodern masterpiece, the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre, designed by Zaha Hadid in 2014 - Baku is a testament to a broad artistic spectrum. This cultural hub offers lectures, masterclasses, interactive exhibitions, installations, and performances regularly. The capital's museums like the Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, the Carpet Museum, and the Azerbaijan Museum of Art (the largest art museum in the country) are must-visits for any culture enthusiast.