Boyuk Zira, Baku

#173 among attractions in Baku

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Boyuk Zira, also known as Nargin, is an island in the Caspian Sea. It is one of the islands of Baku Archipelago located in the Baku bay near Baku city. Nargin Island is part of the Baku Archipelago, which consists of the following islands: Boyuk Zira, Dash Zira, Qum Island, Zenbil, Sangi-Mugan, Chikil, Qara Su, Khara Zira, Gil, Ignat Dash and a few smaller ones. ()

Local name: Böyük Zirə Area: 0.54 mi²Coordinates: 40°17'38"N, 49°55'10"E

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Boyuk Zira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Baku Boulevard, Baku Crystal Hall, National Flag Square.

5.3 miW
Mosque
Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Baku
136 min walk • The Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a historical mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan, revered as a spiritual beacon and a stunning example of Islamic architecture. Nestled on the shores of the Caspian Sea, this mosque is a reconstruction of the original 13th-century structure, which was...
6.3 miNW
Park
Baku Boulevard, Baku
161 min walk • Nestled along the Caspian Sea in the heart of Azerbaijan's capital, Baku Boulevard offers a verdant oasis amidst the city's bustling urban landscape. This expansive promenade, stretching over 5 kilometers, is a cherished park and a prime destination for both locals...
5 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Baku Crystal Hall, Baku
129 min walk • The Baku Crystal Hall, with its shimmering facade and cutting-edge design, has become an iconic music venue in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan. Inaugurated in 2012 to host the Eurovision Song Contest, this multipurpose indoor arena is situated in the heart of Baku, on the...
5.2 miNW
Square
National Flag Square, Baku
134 min walk • National Flag Square is a large city square off Neftchiler Avenue in Bayil, Baku, Azerbaijan. A flag measuring 70 by 35 metres flew on a free–standing flagpole in the square, 162 m high.
6 miNW
Museum
House-Museum of Bulbul, Baku
152 min walk • House Museum of Bulbul or Memorial Museum of Bulbul is a historic house museum of famous Azerbaijani Soviet singer Bulbul. The memorial museum was created in 1976 on the personal initiative of Heydar Aliyev and the museum had a ceremonial opening in 1982.
6.3 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Baku
162 min walk • Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum is a museum located in Baku that displays Azerbaijani carpets and rugs of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods. It has the largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets in the world.
5.3 miNW
Museum
Stone Chronicle Museum, Baku
136 min walk • Stone Chronicle Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of stone plastics in Azerbaijan. Many types of stone plastic are exhibited in the museum.
5.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Sabayil Castle, Baku
149 min walk • Sabayil Castle is a submerged medieval fortress on the coast of the Caspian Sea near Baku, Azerbaijan. The castle is named after the surrounding area of Bayil. The structure is also known as the "Atlantis of the Caspian Sea".
5.2 miW
Neighbourhood
Bibiheybət, Baku
133 min walk • Bibiheybət is a municipality in Baku, Azerbaijan. It has a population of 1,451. In 2007, in connection with the expansion of the Bibiheybat Motorway and the reconstruction of the similarly named mosque, dozens of families were relocated to new and modern homes.
~1150 ftNE
Lighthouse
Boyuk Zira lighthouse, Baku
6 min walk • Boyuk Zira Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the north of Boyuk Zira Island, in the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan.
6 miNW
Museum
House-Museum of Mammed Said Ordubadi, Baku
152 min walk • House-Museum of Mammed Said Ordubadi is a museum created in the house where well-known Azerbaijani writer Mammed Said Ordubadi lived and worked. The museum is located in Khagani street 19, Baku.