The museum features exhibits reflecting both the history of Azerbaijan and Shamkir.
The head of state was informed that the major reconstruction and repair work started here in April, 2015, and ended in November, 2016.
There are photos reflecting national leader Heydar Aliyev`s and President Ilham Aliyev`s visits to Shamkir.
President Ilham Aliyev toured the museum, and viewed the exhibits.
Museum of History and Local Lore occupies a total area of 0.26 hectares. The two-storey building of the museum covers an area of 800 square metres.
Statues of different movie characters were installed in the “Open Museum”, which is located in the courtyard of the building. The modern lighting system was installed and green areas were laid out here.
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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has attended the opening of Shamkir-Yeni Goycha-Dagh Jayir highway.
Chairman of Azeravtoyol Open Joint Stock Company Saleh Mammadov informed the head of state about the technical indicators of the road.
The highway was built under President Ilham Aliyev`s order signed in 2014. The road links 7 settlements with the population of 5,000 people. The two-lane highway is 31 km in length and 7 metres in width.
President Ilham Aliyev cut the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of the road.
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The head of state first laid flowers at a statue of national leader Heydar Aliyev in the center of the city of Shamkir.
Head of Shamkir District Executive Authority Alimpasha Mammadov informed President Ilham Aliyev about the landscaping work carried out around the statue, and the works done in the district.
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