Bayil
District of Baku
Baku City - Azerbaijan

Maiden Tower (Baku)

The Maiden Tower or also known locally as Giz Galasi located in the Old City, Baku in Azerbaijan is an ancient tower. Built in the 12th century, as part of the walled city of Baku, the Maiden Tower, with the Shirvanshahs' Palace dated to the 15th century, are an ensemble of historic monuments which have been inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property under category iii, in 2001.

Located at 40.3662, 49.8372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Towers in Azerbaijan, World Heritage Sites in Azerbaijan, Visitor attractions in Baku, Monuments and memorials in Azerbaijan

Id Gah Mosque

Id Gah Mosque or Eid Gah Mosque is the second largest mosque in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. It is considered the cardinal religious mosque in the country, where a million people offer Eid prayers twice a year. It is located near the Mahmud Khan bridge and National Stadium in the eastern part of the city, in the Shar-e-barq of Kabul, which is one of the wealthier areas of the city. The 'Id Gah' means "Prayer Ground" where people congregate during national and religious celebrations.

Located at 40.3719, 49.8314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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1890s architecture, Mosques in Kabul

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Palace of the Shirvanshahs (or Shirvanshahs' Palace; Azerbaijani: Şirvanşahlar sarayı) is the biggest monument of the Shirvan-Absheron branch of the Azerbaijan architecture, situated in the Inner City of Baku. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah's mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's mausoleum, a portal in the east - Murad's gate, a reservoir and the remnants of the bath-house.

Located at 40.3661, 49.8334 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Palaces in Azerbaijan, Royal residences in Azerbaijan, World Heritage Sites in Azerbaijan, 15th-century architecture, Visitor attractions in Baku

Martyrs' Lane

Martyrs' Lane, Alley of Martyrs or Şəhidlər Xiyabanı (transliterated to Shehidler Khiyabani), formerly The Kirov Park, is a cemetery and memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan dedicated to those killed by the Soviet Army during Black January and later to those killed in Nagorno-Karabakh War.

Located at 40.3579, 49.8271 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Cemeteries in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani architecture, Visitor attractions in Baku

Old City (Baku)

Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku. In December 2000, the Old City of Baku, including the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and Maiden Tower, became the first location in Azerbaijan to be classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Located at 40.3661, 49.835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Azerbaijan, Baku, Castles and fortresses in Azerbaijan, Walled towns

Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

The Akhundov Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater is an opera house in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was built in 1911.

Located at 40.3664, 49.835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Opera houses in Azerbaijan, Theatres in Azerbaijan, 1911 establishments in Russia, Event venues established in 1911, Music venues in Azerbaijan, Visitor attractions in Baku, Culture in Baku, Buildings and structures in Baku, Art Nouveau architecture, Buildings and structures completed in 1911

Bay of Baku

Bay of Baku (Baku Bay) is a natural harbour of the Baku port and local yacht club, on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula in Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.3356, 49.8441 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of Azerbaijan, Bays of Azerbaijan

National Art Museum of Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan National Museum of Art (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Milli İncəsənət Muzeyi) is the biggest art museum of Azerbaijan. It was founded in 1936 in Baku and in 1943 was named after Rustam Mustafayev, a prominent Azeri scenic designer and theater artist. The museum consists of two buildings standing next to each other. There are over 3,000 items in 60 rooms on display in total.

Located at 40.3631, 49.8317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Cultural infrastructure completed in 1885, Art museums and galleries in Azerbaijan, Museums in Baku, Art museums established in 1936, 1936 establishments in Azerbaijan

Bayil

Bayil (Azerbaijani: Bayıl; also known as Bayilov, Bailovo, and Bayilovo) is a settlement in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.35, 49.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Baku

Bukhta-Ilicha

Bukhta-Ilicha (also, Bukhta-Il’icha) is a village in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.35, 49.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Populated places in Azerbaijan, Baku

MOIK Stadium

MOIK Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of MOIK Baku of the Azerbaijan Premier League. The stadium holds 3,000 people spectators.

Located at 40.3603, 49.8197 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Football venues in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Museum of History

Azerbaijan State Museum of History is the largest museum of Azerbaijan, located in Baku, in the former mansion of Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. It was founded in 1920.

Located at 40.3694, 49.84 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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History museums, Museums in Baku, Museums established in 1920, 1920 establishments in Azerbaijan

Alley of Honor

The Alley of Honor (Azerbaijani: Fəxri Xiyaban, Honorary Alley) is a public cemetery and memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Alley includes burials of famed Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijan-affiliated expatriates, including several Presidents, scientists and artists. There are 242 burials in total. The Alley was established by the order of the Council of Ministers of Azerbaijan SSR on August 27, 1948.

Located at 40.3617, 49.8208 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Cemeteries in Azerbaijan, 1948 establishments, Visitor attractions in Baku

Eurovision Song Contest 2012

The Eurovision Song Contest 2012 was the 57th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Following Ell & Nikki's win at the 2011 Contest, the festival was brought to the city of Baku, Azerbaijan. The two semi-finals were held on 22 and 24 May 2012, and the final was held on 26 May 2012 at the newly constructed Baku Crystal Hall. Forty-two countries announced their participation in the contest, with Montenegro returning, having last taken part in 2009, and Poland and Armenia withdrawing.

Located at 40.3442, 49.8502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2012, 2012 in Azerbaijan, Culture in Baku

International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan

International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan is the center of Azerbaijani arts and music aimed to promote, preserve and popularize specific genre of Azerbaijani music Mugam. It is located in Baku Boulevard, downtown Baku.

Located at 40.3608, 49.835 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Visitor attractions in Baku, Music venues in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan State Carpet Museum

Azerbaijan State Carpet Museum (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Dövlət Xalça Muzeyi), also known as the State Museum of Azerbaijan Carpet and Applied Art (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Xalçası və Xalq Tətbiqi Sənəti Dövlət Muzeyi), is a museum located on Neftchiler Avenue, in the center of Baku, Azerbaijan. The museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods.

Located at 40.3694, 49.8425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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History museums, Museums in Baku, Art museums established in 1967, Museums in Azerbaijan, Folk art museums and galleries, Rugs and carpets, 1967 establishments in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani rugs and carpets

National Flag Square

National Flag Square (Azerbaijani: Dövlət Bayrağı Meydanı) is a large city square off Neftchiler Avenue in Bayil, Baku, Azerbaijan. A flag measuring 70 by 35 meters flies on a pole 162 meters high which had been confirmed as the world's tallest by the Guinness Book of Records until being overtaken by the 165 meter Dushanbe Flagpole, Tajikistan, built by the same American designer, David Chambers.

Located at 40.3442, 49.8447 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Squares in Baku, Azerbaijani architecture, National squares, Buildings and structures completed in 2007

Ulduz (Baku Metro)

Ulduz is a subway station in Baku Metro. Opened in May 5, 1970.

Located at 40.35, 49.8333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Baku Metro stations, Railway stations opened in 1970, Azerbaijan stubs, European rapid transit stubs

Baku Crystal Hall

Baku Crystal Hall is an indoor arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Located on the coast of Baku near National Flag Square, construction of the arena began in August 2011 and finished in April 2012—in time for it to host its first major event, the 2012 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Located at 40.3442, 49.8502 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Music venues completed in 2012, Sports venues completed in 2012, Buildings and structures in Baku, Indoor arenas in Azerbaijan, 2012 establishments in Azerbaijan, Visitor attractions in Baku

Parachute tower in Baku

Parachute tower in Baku is a construction of 75 meters height located in Baku Boulevard and which was built in form of derrick. It was opened in 1936 and is one of the tourist attractions of the capital of Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.3686, 49.8439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Towers in Azerbaijan, Towers completed in 1936, Amusement rides introduced in 1936

Palatial mosque in Baku

Palatial mosque in Baku– is a mosque of the 15th century, which is included in Shirvanshah's palace complex in Baku.

Located at 40.3661, 49.8331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Azerbaijan, 1442 establishments, Mosques in Baku

Green Theatre

The Green Theatre is an open air theatre in Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan. The theatre seats 2500 spectators. The theatre was built in the mid-1960s on the initiative of the city's major of the time Alish Lambaranski. The Green Theatre was built as a venue intended for important cultural events. In 1993, the theatre ceased functioning. In August 2005, Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan ordered to carry out repairs works in the theatre.

Located at 40.3603, 49.8306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Theatres in Azerbaijan, Culture in Baku, Visitor attractions in Baku, Buildings and structures in Baku

Shaki Caravanserai

Caravanserai – is a historical monument in Sheki, a part of which is used as a hotel.

Located at 40.3662, 49.8372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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19th-century establishments, Silk Road, Monuments and memorials in Azerbaijan, Visitor attractions in Azerbaijan, Hotels in Azerbaijan

Independence Museum of Azerbaijan

Independence Museum of Azerbaijan or "Istiqlal" Museum – is a museum established on 7 December 1919 in Baku - the capital of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic. H. Mirzajamalov and I.M. Aghaoglu had a great role in creation of the museum. Archeological findings, exemplars of rare books, objects of numismatics, jewelries and etc. were collected in the museum.

Located at 40.3683, 49.8331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Museums in Baku, 1919 establishments

Bayil Stadium

Bayil Stadium, is a stadium in Bayil, Baku, Azerbaijan. It will be opened in 2012 and has a capacity of 5,000 spectators. The stadium will also be used to host some matches for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.

Located at 40.3322, 49.8177 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Football venues in Azerbaijan