VATICAN SECRETARY OF STATE VISITS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
As part of his trip to Azerbaijan, Vatican Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone visited the National Academy of Sciences` Historical Museum on March 9.
Cardinal was informed about the museum. The building constructed in 1895-1897 was a property of Azerbaijani millionaire Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev. The building became a museum in 1920. The museum has the collection of items reflecting all periods of Azerbaijan`s history. Under President Ilham Aliyev`s decree, the building was restored to its original appearance. Repair work was carried out by Italian specialists.
Director of the Museum, Naila Velikhanly said the museum has over 300 thousand items. Photographs and historical documents reflect the life and activity of famous persons who obtained education with Tagiyev`s support. The section dedication to national leader Heydar Aliyev was created in the Museum.
Cardinal saw the exhibits of Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev memorial museum on the second floor of the museum.
Cardinal signed the museum`s guestbook.
Bertone received books, album and compact disc on the museum.
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