Nizami Cinema Center facade restored after act of vandalism

The original appearance of the Nizami Cinema Center's facade, which had been defaced with graffiti, has been fully restored. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the Cinema Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ARKA) released a statement confirming the completion of the restoration work.

The agency reported that during the night of April 1-2, an unknown individual or group of individuals committed an act of vandalism by spray-painting various words and scribbles across the facade of the historic building. "As a result of the measures taken, the consequences of this act of barbarism were eliminated in a short period of time. The initial appearance of the building's facade has already been restored," the official statement noted.

The Nizami Cinema Center, located in the heart of Baku, is a state-protected historical monument that contributes significantly to the capital's architectural landscape. Under the legislation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the protection of such cultural heritage sites is a legal requirement. The building, originally opened in 1934, remains one of the oldest and most prestigious cinemas in the country, serving as a primary venue for international film festivals and high-level cultural events in Azerbaijan.