Ismailiyya Palace, Baku

Name: Ismailiyya Palace
Address: Istiglaliyyat Street, Baku, Azerbaijan

#123 among attractions in Baku

Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Ismailiyya Palace is a historical building that currently serves as the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. It is on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku. ()

Local name: İsmailiyyə Sarayı Completed: 1913 (111 years ago)Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 40°22'7"N, 49°50'2"E

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Istiglaliyyat StreetBaku Azerbaijan

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Ismailiyya Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Baku Khans' Palace, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Baku Puppet Theatre.

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Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ismailiyya Palace?

Nearby attractions include Monument to Mirza Alakbar Sabir, Baku (1 min walk), Independence Museum of Azerbaijan, Baku (1 min walk), ANAS House-Museum of Huseyn Javid, Baku (2 min walk), Quadrangular Tower, Baku (2 min walk).

How to get to Ismailiyya Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ismailiyya Palace:

Metro

Icarisahar • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Sahil • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)

Bus

Axundov Bağı • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)
Icherisheher m/st • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (31 min walk)