Lake Boyukshor, Baku

Name: Lake Boyukshor
Address: Baku, Azerbaijan

#165 among attractions in Baku

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Boyukshor, also spelled separately Boyuk Shor is the second largest lake of Azerbaijan and largest on Absheron Peninsula. It is located in the center of the Absheron peninsula, on the boundaries of Binagadi, Sabunchu and Narimanov raions of the city of Baku. ()

Local name: Böyükşor gölü Length: 6.21 miMaximum depth: 14 ftElevation: 75 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°27'2"N, 49°53'15"E

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Nearby attractions include: Baku Olympic Stadium, Yanar Dag, Azerbaijan State Agriculture Museum, National Gymnastics Arena.

2.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Mountain, Natural attraction, Geologic formation
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Museum
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2.6 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
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Mausoleum, Islamic architecture
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Mosque
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Skyscraper
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Church
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Skyscraper
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Skyscraper
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