Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, Baku

Name: Monument to Nizami Ganjavi
Address: Baku, Azerbaijan

#62 among attractions in Baku

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The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, a medieval Persian poet, is located in Baku in Nizami Square, on the intersection of Istiglaliyyat, Ahmad Javad, Azerbaijan and Islam Safarli streets. ()

Local name: Nizami Gəncəvinin heykəli Completed: 1949 (75 years ago)Coordinates: 40°22'11"N, 49°50'7"E

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Monument to Nizami Ganjavi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baku Khans' Palace, Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Paired Fortress Gates, Baku Fortress Wall.

~690 ftSE
Palace
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Azeri cultural artifacts and books
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Forts and castles
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~1150 ftSW
Forts and castles
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~1410 ftE
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Square
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Caravanserai
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Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monument to Nizami Ganjavi?

Nearby attractions include Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden, Baku (2 min walk), Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Baku (2 min walk), Monument to Mirza Alakbar Sabir, Baku (2 min walk), Paired Fortress Gates, Baku (3 min walk).

How to get to Monument to Nizami Ganjavi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monument to Nizami Ganjavi:

Bus

Kukla teatrı • Lines: 88 (7 min walk)
Axundov Bağı • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)

Metro

Icarisahar • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Sahil • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (28 min walk)