Baku Crystal Hall
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Baku Crystal Hall is a multi-functional indoor venue in Baku
, Azerbaijan
. On 8 September 2011, Azad TV International of Azerbaijan reported that Baku Crystal Hall will be the venue of Eurovision Song Contest 2012
, although no formal confirmation by the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union
(EBU), has yet been made to clarify this statement.
for the construction of the venue. On 5 September, 2011, it was announced that the venue will hold 23,000 spectators.
The construction of arena is expected to be completed on 31 March, 2012. The arena will also have VIP lounges.
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
. On 8 September 2011, Azad TV International of Azerbaijan reported that Baku Crystal Hall will be the venue of Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 will be the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. It will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, following Azerbaijan's win in the 2011 Contest with Ell & Nikki's song "Running Scared". The two semi-finals will be held on 22 May and 24 May 2012, with the final on 26 May 2012,...
, although no formal confirmation by the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union
European Broadcasting Union
The European Broadcasting Union is a confederation of 74 broadcasting organisations from 56 countries, and 49 associate broadcasters from a further 25...
(EBU), has yet been made to clarify this statement.
History
On 2 August 2011, main agreement was signed with Alpine Bau Deutschland AG, venue for construction was selected and necessary preparation works for construction had been started in this area. Even though full cost of contract with the contractor is not named, the government allocated 6 million AZNAzerbaijani manat
The Manat is the currency of Azerbaijan. It is subdivided into 100 qəpik. The word manat is borrowed from "moneta" which is pronounced as "maneta"...
for the construction of the venue. On 5 September, 2011, it was announced that the venue will hold 23,000 spectators.
The construction of arena is expected to be completed on 31 March, 2012. The arena will also have VIP lounges.