Gulustan Palace


Gulustan Palace, formerly known as Gulustan Wedding Palace Complex during the Soviet era is the main state convention center of the Azerbaijani government. It is located on Baku's highland, on Istiglaliyyat Street overlooking the whole city of Baku and Baku Bay.
The palace serves as an official facility for governmental and non-governmental organizations holding various types of formal events. It is notable for having hosted such important events as the Contract of the Century and other significant oil and gas contracts, signing of TRACECA project, international and state conferences, etc.
The palace was built by the initiative of the Chief City Architect in the 1970s, Alish Lambaranski and designed by H. Amirkhanov, N. Hajibeyov, T. Sharinski, F. Rustamova, N. İsmayilov, K. Kerimov and Abbas Alasgarov. It was opened in 1980 and renovated in 1998.

History

The Gulustan palace was built in 1980 by the initiative of Alish Lamberansky. In 1982, architectures of this building got of Azerbaijan SSR State Award.
It was built for mass events including Republican and city events. The biggest event held in Gulustan palace was signing ceremony of the “Contract of the century” which is playing a huge role in Azerbaijan’s economy nowadays.
The Palace of Gulustan is still a place where national events are held, such as the 20th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence, Humanitarian forum etc.

Building plan

Gulustan palace has two floors and a basement. It also has cinema for 100 seats, café for children with 40 seats, 2 bars with 129 and 79 seats, disco rooms, wardrobes, souvenir shop.
The second floor has a hall with 960 seats. In addition, it consists of a restaurant with 179 seats and banquet room with 149 seats.
The building volume of the palace is 79,424 m³, and the usable area is 8,525 m².