Azerbaijan State Museum of History of Religion, Baku

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The Azerbaijan State Museum of History and Religion is located in Baku, Azerbaijan, which highlights religious views of primitive people who lived in ancient times. The museum is joined to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 1993. ()

Local name: Azərbaycan Dövlət Din Tarixi Muzeyi Established: 17 September 1990 (33 years ago)Coordinates: 40°22'13"N, 49°50'37"E

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18 Zərifə Əliyeva küçəsiBaku Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan State Museum of History of Religion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, Park Bulvar, Baku Khans' Palace, House-Museum of Niyazi.

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Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Azerbaijan State Museum of History of Religion?

Nearby attractions include The Museum Centre, Baku (2 min walk), Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture, Baku (3 min walk), Azerbaijan State Theatre Museum, Baku (3 min walk), Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Baku (3 min walk).

How to get to Azerbaijan State Museum of History of Religion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Azerbaijan State Museum of History of Religion:

Bus

Sahil metrostansiyası • Lines: 88 (2 min walk)
Kukla teatrı • Lines: 88 (8 min walk)

Metro

Sahil • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Icarisahar • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (20 min walk)