First Vice-president Mehriban Aliyeva becomes familiarized with the works carried out in Icherisheher State History and Architecture Reserve

On April 26, First Vice-president of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva became familiarized with the works carried out in Icherisheher State History and Architecture Reserve.

According to the information given, appropriate measures are being taken on a constant basis, aiming to preserve historical and cultural monuments existing on the Reserve’s territory, as well as keeping their architectural and aesthetic appearance, and ensuring their durability. At the moment, works are underway towards reconstruction of cafes and restaurants along the Fortress walls, at Kichik Gala Street.

The repair and restoration works being performed would cause no alteration to the appearance of Icherisheher or of the Fortress walls, along with causing no damage to the Twin Fortress walls, keeping the previous look.

Mehriban Aliyeva said Icherisheher has been a native and dear place for the people of Azerbaijan.

Mehriban Aliyeva delivered a speech.

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Then, Mehriban Aliyeva answered questions of a correspondent of BBC News Azerbaijan connected to the works performed in the Icherisheher State History and Architectural Reserve.

Mehriban Aliyeva was informed that the repair works being carried out on cafes and restaurants located along the Fortress walls at Kichik Gala Street are expected to finish in the course of summer months.

Mehriban Aliyeva gave her instructions and recommendations with regard to performing the works here on a high level.