To the holy places of Baku!

The main sanctuaries and mosques of Baku: old and new history of Azerbaijan.

Baku is a city with a bright and dramatic history. Here, each stone as a book of memory, which preserves and glorifies the names of national heroes and great rulers, tells about the events of centuries ago. City mosques and places of power at all times were not only a place of worship of saints, but also cultural centers, where along with religious education was conducted educational work.

Many of them survived several births: people first destroyed them to the ground, betrayed them to oblivion, and then, having come to their senses, restored them again. I will show you the main mosques and feasts of Baku, which for Azerbaijanis have become the embodiment of the cultural and spiritual heritage of several eras. They are our old and new story, which we will touch during the tour. Ready? Let's go!

The sanctuary of the grandfather on a black horse.

Elder on a black horse lives in Gobustan for almost 10 centuries.

This sanctuary dates back to the 12th and 13th centuries.

Surrounded by rocks of a peculiar and bizarre shape, it is overgrown with an ancient legend, which I will tell you about in a cave, in the center of which is a ritual stone. You will see what rituals Azerbaijanis perform when entering and leaving the cave, and why they bring and leave a huge number of stones there.

A separate story is about a man who, at the call of his heart, became the Guardian of this sacred place in our time.

Mystical boulder at a height of bird flight.

I will tell you why free-standing boulders, rocks, etc. have been places of worship since time immemorial.

One of the boulders, Pirvyanzyar, which is the name of the sacred boulder in the Nagorny Park, was considered a sacred place since ancient times: the spirits of ancestors always helped people in this place.

The name of this place is rooted in the deep belief of the Azerbaijanis in the healing of the herb, which they still eat, piously believing that this herb will bring them health. Want to know what kind of greenery we are talking about? You will have the opportunity to taste this greenery yourself, and decide whether our ancestors reasoned correctly.

Bibi-Eybat Mosque is a great Muslim shrine.

The mosque, located on the shore of the Baku Bay, in its original form, unfortunately, has not survived.

But it served as a prototype of a new temple, which was built literally from scratch.

The restoration of the Bibi-Eybat shrine is a vivid example of how reverently ancient customs and history are revered in our country. The mosque was built as a reminder to the descendants. This grandiose, majestic building is one of the most significant monuments of Islamic architecture of Azerbaijan. The temple stands on a cliff, from which the Baku Bay and the oil port are perfectly visible. Admire the wonderful industrial landscape, and then go to one of the seaside fish restaurants.

The Tezepir Mosque is the “pearl” of Baku.

Next, we will visit the Tezepir Mosque, which can be safely called our contemporary, because it was built in the early 20th century. Compared to the archaic ancient shrines, which are characterized by authentic architecture and furnishings, it looks very festive and even luxurious. The dome of the mosque, the tops of minarets, inscriptions are made of gold, doors and windows are made of mahogany. The interior walls are decorated with oriental ornaments and patterns, paintings made by Azerbaijani painters. Sparkling in the sun domes of minarets are visible from different parts of Baku. You will learn interesting facts about the philanthropist Nabat-khanum Ashurbekova, thanks to which the construction of the mosque began, about the events because of which the temple was closed to believers for about 30 years.

Immersion in the history of the sanctuary of Pir Hasan in the village of Myardyacan.

Azerbaijanis consider caring for holy places their duty. That is why the shrine of Pir Hasan has been turned into a cozy park. On the territory of the park complex there is a burial, dated to the XVI century, there is a mausoleum of the famous philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev, an altar and a place for ritual ablution. They come here to worship the memory of the saints, to rest their souls. In the people there is a belief that a visit to the sanctuary relieves from mental torment, cures fear and damage.

You will learn and see the techniques of the ancient healers of Chapcha, see how the ancient ritual of Childag is carried out, which relieves diseases and stresses.

Visiting an Azerbaijani healer.

The fame of the Azerbaijani healer Mir Movsum-ag survived him for several centuries. He healed hundreds of sick people, never paying attention to whether a man was poor or rich or what faith he was. For his unselfishness and miraculous power Mir Movsum-aga has earned national love and reverence. On the day of his death in 1950, the whole country bowed its heads in mourning. At the burial site of the healer, a very beautiful, majestic mosque was built exclusively for the money of parishioners. During her visit, I will tell some amazing stories about how suddenly the power of this man appeared, for what actions his name forever entered the history of the country.

Tasting the best fish in Baku.

If we are in the village of Myardyakan, we are waiting for an amazing bungalow on the shore of the Caspian Sea, where you will have the opportunity to taste exquisite dishes from the Caspian fish (bark, kutum, sturgeon, beluga, etc.).

In them, the chef uses unusual spices and vegetables (sumach, barberry, pomegranate, famous Baku tomatoes).

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• guide services,
• motor vehicles
• parking

Not included in the price:

• entrance tickets to museums,
• nutrition
• personalization

What to bring with you:

• Camera and money to buy souvenirs
• dress for the weather;
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.