Mosque in Baku

Q: In what architectural style were the famous buildings of Baku built and who designed them?

The oil boom of the late XIX century gave Baku eclectic mansions in the style of neo-Gothic and Baroque, like the Mukhtarov Palace (Arch. Joseph Ploshko). The architect Ziverbek Akhmedbekov created the Ismaili building in the Venetian Gothic, and the Taghiev Gymnasium was designed by Kasum-bey Hajibababekov. The flagship of Soviet constructivism was the Akhundov Library (Arch. Mikael Useynov). The modern appearance of the city is determined by the masterpieces of Zaha Hadid – Heydar Aliyev Center with smooth concrete forms.

Q: What are the places in Baku worth visiting for a tourist who came for just one day?

The route should cover three eras: the medieval Icheri Sheher, the oil boom (Primorsky Boulevard with the 'Fire Towers') and modernity (Heydar Aliyev Center). The Maiden Tower with a panorama of the Caspian Sea and the Bibi-Eybat Mosque of the XIV century - the spiritual center of the Shiites are mandatory to visit. The unique carpet museum in the wavy building demonstrates Azerbaijani ornaments of the VII-XIX centuries. You can finish the day in the Philharmonic Garden among the age-old plane trees.

Q: Where to go to Baku with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Park "Moonlight" with interactive fountains and mini-copies of world attractions - ideal for children. The Miniature Book Museum has 6,500 tiny editions, including a 2x2 cm Quran. The mountain park with the Alley of martyrs and panoramic views combines history and entertainment - there is a cable car. For teenagers, the Mugham Center is interesting, where traditional music is played on 72 stringed instruments.

Q: What legends are associated with the Maiden Tower in Baku?

The most famous legend tells of the Shah’s daughter, who threw herself from a tower in the Caspian Sea to avoid an unwanted marriage. Scientists argue about its age: some date the construction of the VI century BC, others - XII century BC due to the masonry "in the castle". Inside, a well 21 meters deep was discovered, which gave rise to myths about underground passages. The tower is depicted on Azerbaijani banknotes and is considered a symbol of invincibility - it survived 12 earthquakes.

Q: What little-known sights of Baku are worth seeing for history connoisseurs?

The abandoned oil rigs in Bibi-Eybat are the first in the world, drilled in 1846 by engineer Vasily Semyonov. In the quarter of Icheri-Sheher hidden ancient bath "Gaji Gaib" XIV century with domes-lanterns. A house with chains on the street. Istiglaliat is a former Lutheran church where Sergei Rachmaninov played in 1899. In the village of Mardakyan preserved 22-meter fortress tower of the XII century with a unique ventilation system.

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Bibi-Heybat Mosque

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Mohammed Mosque

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