Great Mosques of Baku: 3 Mosques – 3 Eras of the City

The mosques of Baku – some of them were destroyed, exploded, burned and as if the Sphinxes were re-emerging from the ashes, some were abandoned and for a long time empty, and some were built recently to amaze everyone with their grandeur and grace of their forms. They absorbed the beautiful architecture of the East, the traditions of Islam and the warmth of our hearts. All this warmth awaits you on this tour.

Description of the tour:

Bibi-Eybat Mosque.

Our journey to the enchanting world of mosques in the east will begin with a visit to the oldest and most beautiful of those that we will visit - the Bibi-Eybat mosque. I will tell you the tragic fate of this mosque, as well as the interesting story of its name. From the square of the mosque, we will have a wonderful view of the “oil artery” of the city – Bibi-Eybat Bay. I will tell you the story of a project that was once second only to the Panama Canal, and today is comparable to the Palm Islands of Dubai. Also, at your request, we will be able to diversify our trip with a visit to one of the best fish restaurants in Baku and you can have lunch by the sea.

Thesepir Mosque.

Then we will visit the newest of the “old” mosques in Baku – the Tezepir Mosque. It is the only mosque in the city with minarets covered in gold. I'm going to tell you the story of how it was built and by whom, and how often it changed its purpose. We will walk through its luxurious territory and admire the grace of the forms of oriental architecture.

Heydar Mosque.

We will end our journey with a visit to the most beautiful and monumental of all mosques in Azerbaijan - the Heydar Mosque. Its greatness will amaze your imagination, and the beauty and grace of forms will surely touch your soul. During its construction, all the possibilities of modern architecture and the traditions of Eastern architecture were used. This mosque will literally make you look at yourself for a long time.