BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 10. On April 10, Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė visited the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve in Azerbaijan’s Baku, a site recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, TurkicWorld reports.
During the tour, the Lithuanian prime minister was provided with detailed information about the historic landmarks of Icherisheher, as well as ongoing restoration, reconstruction, and improvement efforts. It was noted that the area preserves unique architectural monuments dating back to various centuries.
The guest also visited the Maiden Tower, where she was informed that the monument was founded in the 7th-6th centuries BC and restored in the 12th century. The structure stands at a height of 28 meters with a diameter of 16-16.5 meters.
She also toured the Bukhara Caravanserai, a 15th-century architectural monument of national importance, located along the ancient trade route, which once served as a refuge for Central Asian merchants. The restoration of the site was carried out within a large-scale initiative implemented under the directive of President Ilham Aliyev, ensuring the preservation of its architectural and engineering features.
Visitors were noted to have the opportunity to observe traditional craftsmanship, explore the stages of creating national art pieces, and purchase unique souvenirs.
During her visit, Inga Ruginienė was treated to traditional tandoor bread.
The Lithuanian prime minister also visited the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a masterpiece of medieval Eastern architecture built in the early 15th century. The complex is located at one of the highest points of Icherisheher and remains a prominent historical and architectural landmark overlooking the Caspian Sea.
