Baku Crystal Hall — The Arena Built for Eurovision
The glowing "crystal" on the Caspian shore was built in a matter of months for Eurovision 2012. Today it is one of Baku's main venues.
Baku Crystal Hall is an indoor arena on National Flag Square at the southern end of the Baku seafront. It was built for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, which Azerbaijan hosted after winning the year before.
Architecture
The arena seats around 25,000 people. Its facade is covered with membrane panels and thousands of LEDs, so at night the building shimmers in changing colours and can be seen from across the city. Next to it stands one of the tallest flagpoles in the region.
What's on
Since Eurovision it has hosted global stars, sports tournaments and major ceremonies. Check the schedule — there may be a great event during your trip.
How to see it
The best view is in the evening from the seaside boulevard or the Highland Park viewpoint. Crystal Hall is part of our Baku evening lights tour.
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