Baku State University, Baku

Name: Baku State University
Address: Academic Zahid Khalilov street, 23, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Baku State University is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Established in 1919 by the Parliament of Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, the University started with faculties of history and philology, physics and mathematics, and law and medicine, with an initial enrollment of 1094. The first rector of BSU was V.I.Razumovsky, a former professor of surgery at Kazan University. ()

Local name: Bakı Dövlət Universiteti Established: 1919 (105 years ago)Coordinates: 40°22'23"N, 49°48'40"E

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Academic Zahid Khalilov street, 23Baku Azerbaijan

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Nearby attractions include: Aliagha Vahid Monument, Baku Fortress Wall, Baku Museum of Miniature Books, House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich.

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Memorial, Monuments and statues
Aliagha Vahid Monument, Baku
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, stands the Aliagha Vahid Monument, a tribute to the celebrated Azerbaijani poet known for his classical and modern literary contributions. The memorial, located in one of the city's verdant parks, is a point...
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Forts and castles
Baku Fortress Wall, Baku
31 min walk • The Baku Fortress Wall is a historic landmark that stands as a testament to the city of Baku's ancient past and strategic importance through the centuries. Located in Azerbaijan's capital, the fortress walls are remnants of a once-imposing defensive structure that...
1.2 miE
Tiny books from many countries
Baku Museum of Miniature Books, Baku
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan, the Baku Museum of Miniature Books stands as a unique testament to the art of tiny literature. This distinctive museum, dedicated to the collection and preservation of miniature books, offers visitors a glimpse into the...
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Museum
House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, Baku
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baku, the vibrant capital city of Azerbaijan, stands the House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, a cultural beacon dedicated to the life and legacy of two of the world's most remarkable musicians.
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Museum
Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Baku
31 min walk • Institute of Manuscripts, named after Muhammad Fuzuli, is a scientific centre of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and this center is engaged in scientific-research, archive and library science activities, realizes collection, systematization, security, study, translation and publication of medieval manuscripts.
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Monuments and statues
Azad qadın, Baku
29 min walk • Statue of a Liberated Woman is a statue by Fuad Abdurahmanov. It was built in 1960 at the Public Square at the branching of Gurbanov and Cafar Cabbarli streets in Baku, Azerbaijan, and was inspired by the character of Sevil from the Jafar Jabbarly's play Sevil.
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Cemetery
Alley of Honor, Baku
24 min walk • The Alley of Honor 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.
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Museum
Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum, Baku
27 min walk • Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum is the house in which the famous Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov lived, located on Shamil Azizbekov Street near the Nizami metro station. The museum was created to perpetuate and propagate the life and work of composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov.
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Monuments and statues
Statue of Fuzûlî, Baku
29 min walk • A statue of medieval Azerbaijani poet, writer, and thinker Fuzûlî forms a major monument in the city of Baku. The statue was prepared by Azerbaijani sculptors Tokay Mammadov and Omar Eldarov between 1958 and 1963. The architect of the statue is Haji Mukhtarov.
1.3 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Green Theatre, Baku
35 min walk • 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 mayor of the time Alish Lambaranski.
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Observation decks and towers, Skyscraper
Flame Towers, Baku
31 min walk • Flame Towers is a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan, the height of the tallest tower is 182 m.

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Which popular attractions are close to Baku State University?

Nearby attractions include Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Baku (4 min walk), Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku (8 min walk), Mayoralty of Baku, Baku (11 min walk), Building of Baku City Executive Power, Baku (11 min walk).

How to get to Baku State University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baku State University:

Metro

Elmlər Akademiyası • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)
Nizami • Lines: 2 (28 min walk)

Bus

Elmlər Akademiyası m\s • Lines: 6 (8 min walk)
Hüseyn Cavid parkı • Lines: 6 (9 min walk)