Streets and squares 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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Azadlig Square

Azadlig is the modern name of the main square of Baku, once named after Lenin. Translated from Azerbaijani - Freedom Square. Az …

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Bakihanov Street

One of the main streets of Baku. There are restaurants, shops, cinema and not only. The buildings along the street are built in …

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Niyazi Street

Niyazi Street, formerly known as Sadovaya Street, Narimanova Street, Chkalov Street, received its current name in 1990. Sadovaya a …

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Oilmen's Avenue

Prospect Oilers accommodates buildings of a diverse nature: two-storey and multi-storey houses, residential and public buildings. …

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Istiglaliyat Street

Istiglaliyat Street, as well as many streets of Baku, at different times existed under different names. It was called Nikolaev, Pa …

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Area of the national flag

The national flag square in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a very young and very important landmark of the city. As the name …

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Rashid Beybutov Street

The central street of Baku, formerly called “Budagovskaya”, “Caspian”, “Lieutenant Schmidt”, today bears the name of the famous Az …

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