Mohammed Mosque
In the central part of the old town.
Description:
The Mohammed Mosque (or Sonyk-Kala Mosque) is located in Icheri Sheher, the old quarter of Baku. The second name is associated with the fate of the minaret of this mosque and translates as “broken tower”.
In the XVIII century, the minaret was damaged by artillery shells during the siege of the city by the Russian squadron. According to legend, at the same moment the sailing ships, which staged the bombing, were carried into the sea by a strong gust of wind. Baku residents considered it a sign from above and decided not to restore the minaret in memory of the courageous defenders of the fortress. Since then, the mosque of Muhammad has a second name - Sonyk-Kala.
The mosque is considered the first Islamic construction in Azerbaijan and differs in architectural style from later buildings. In 2010, with the support of UNESCO, the mosque building was completely restored.