The article talks about historical and modern architectural monuments in the portraits of Heydar Aliyev. The author notes that the architectural elements are an interesting and intricate addition to the image of Heydar Aliyev. Against the backdrop of nature and historical and architectural monuments, the image of Heydar Aliyev looks monumental and majestic. These monuments symbolize his creative activity, as well as attachment to his native Azerbaijan. The study highlights the main types of architectural monuments depicted in paintings and graphics. Images of architectural monuments are considered on the example of the work of famous artists of Azerbaijan – Eldar Mikayilzadeh, Ulviyya Hamzayeva, Javid Ismailov, Gunay Mehdizadeh and others.