Explore the Old City of Baku on a guided walking tour. Visit the Nizami Ganjavi Museum, see the Nizami Ganjavi Monument, and admire the architecture of the Ismailiyya Building.

PRICE: $30
per person

 

Explore Baku’s rich literary and cultural heritage on a guided tour. Begin at the Nizami Ganjavi Literature Museum, one of Azerbaijan’s largest literary repositories, dedicated to the great poet and thinker.

Next, visit the Nizami Ganjavi Monument, honoring the 12th-century poet whose work greatly influenced Eastern literature. Continue to the Soviet-era Azerbaijan Cinema, a cultural landmark where famous films were screened for many years.

See the Natavan Monument, commemorating the first female politician in Turkic history, poetess, and philanthropist Khurshidbanu Natavan. Then, visit the Puppet Theater, a popular family destination offering captivating performances for children and adults.

Admire the Gothic-style Ismailiyya Building, an architectural monument from the early 20th century, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in old Baku. Stroll along Nizami Street, once part of the Silk Road, and still a vibrant center of trade and culture.

Visit the Maiden Tower, where the history of the Arab Caliphates and ancient Zoroastrianism intertwine. Explore the Sufi Temples, where the spirit of religious sages and hermits still lingers.

Finally, marvel at the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, a symbol of the grandeur and power of the Shirvan rulers, and a gem of Azerbaijani architecture. End your tour at the 15th-century ancient baths, a corner of the past where you can feel the spirit of the medieval East.

Tour Highlights:

Discover the rich history and culture of Baku on a guided walking tour
Visit the Nizami Ganjavi Museum and learn about Azerbaijan’s literature
See the Nizami Ganjavi Monument and learn about the poet’s influence
Admire the architecture of the Ismailiyya Building and the Maiden Tower
Explore the Shirvanshahs’ Palace and the ancient 15th-century baths

Includes:

Visit to Nizami Ganjavi Literature Museum
View of Nizami Ganjavi Monument
Visit to former Soviet cinema ‘Azerbaijan’
View of Natavan Monument
Visit to Puppet Theatre
Visit to Ismailiyya Building
Walk along Nizami Street
Visit to Maiden Tower
Visit to Sufi Temples
Visit to Shirvanshahs’ Palace
Visit to 15th-century baths

 

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