Church of the Saviour, Baku

Name: Church of the Saviour
Address: Dilara Aliyeva and 28 May Street (ул. 28 Мая) cnr, Baku, Azerbaijan

#78 among attractions in Baku

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Church of the Saviour is a Lutheran church in Baku, Azerbaijan, built with donations by parishioner Adolf Eichler and consecrated on March 14, 1899. It is now a Ministry of Culture and Tourism-owned concert hall. The Gothic-style church features a portal crowned with a decorated pediment. While Azerbaijan's Evangelical community ceased to exist in 1936, the church survived the Stalinist period because of petitions to Joseph Stalin in which the petitioners promised, in return for sparing the church, to pray for him till death. Nevertheless, Pastor Paul Hamburg and seven other members of the local Lutheran community were executed by firing squad on November 1, 1937. ()

Local name: Xilaskar kilsəsi Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 40°22'38"N, 49°50'52"E

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Dilara Aliyeva and 28 May Street (ул. 28 Мая) cnrBaku Azerbaijan

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Church of the Saviour – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, Park Bulvar, House-Museum of Niyazi, Baku City Circuit.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Saviour?

Nearby attractions include Azerbaijan State Song Theatre, Baku (5 min walk), Khagani Alley, Baku (5 min walk), National Library of Azerbaijan, Baku (6 min walk), House-Museum of Niyazi, Baku (8 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Saviour by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Saviour:

Bus

Rəşid Behbudov adına Mahnı Teatrı • Lines: 88 (5 min walk)
Mərkəzi Bank/Milli Bank • Lines: 88 (5 min walk)

Metro

Cəfər Cabbarlı • Lines: 2B (5 min walk)
28 May mst • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (7 min walk)