Museum of carpets and Museum of Mugam that are being constructed in Azerbaijan will become the centers of international tourism. ‘Tourist from all over the world are going to Australia just to see the building of Sidney opera house. The same interest should attract museums of carpets and mugam’ – said the Minister of Tourism and Culture of Azerbaijan Abulfaz Garayev at ‘Tourism & Recreation’ conference.
According to the minister increasing number of tourism through national culture is very important. That’s why it is necessary to use all efforts to use the potential of rich and ancient culture of Azerbaijan to promote inbound tourism in Azerbaijan. ‘All over across the county we close for reconstruction cultural monuments, ancient mosques and churches in order to make them attractive sightseeing for international tourists in the future’ – said Garayev. Opening of both Museum of carpets and Museum of Mugam are scheduled for 2009.