Sovetsky, Baku

Name: Sovetsky
Address: Baku, Azerbaijan

#185 among attractions in Baku

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Sovetsky is a historic district in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is located in Yasamal raion, between Nariman Narimanov Avenue and Mirza Ibrahimov Street, and between Nizami and Ibrahim Abilov streets. There are many historical buildings over a century old, museums, mosques, baths and houses of notable Azerbaijanis. ()

Local name: Sovetski Coordinates: 40°22'30"N, 49°49'37"E

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Nearby attractions include: Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Baku Fortress Wall, House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, Quadrangular Tower.

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Azeri cultural artifacts and books
Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Baku
16 min walk • The Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature is a treasure trove of cultural heritage nestled in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan. Dedicated to celebrating the literary works of Azerbaijan, this museum stands as a monument to the country's rich history of storytelling...
0.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Baku Fortress Wall, Baku
16 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...
~1950 ftS
Museum
House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, Baku
10 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.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Quadrangular Tower, Baku
16 min walk • The Quadrangular Tower, also known as the Qiz Qalasi or Maiden Tower, is an iconic structure located in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan. With its enigmatic history and unique architecture, it has become a symbol of the city and a must-see attraction for visitors.
0.6 miSE
Square
Fountains Square, Baku
15 min walk • Fountains Square is a vibrant public space nestled in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan. Known for its lively atmosphere and picturesque fountains, the square is a hub of social and cultural activity, drawing both locals and tourists to its open embrace.
0.6 miSE
Museum
Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Baku
15 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.
~1820 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Azad qadın, Baku
9 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.
~1260 ftNE
Museum
Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum, Baku
7 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.
~1350 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Fuzûlî, Baku
7 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.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, Baku
15 min walk • The Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, a medieval Persian poet, is located in Baku in Nizami Square, on the intersection of Istiglaliyyat, Ahmad Javad, Azerbaijan and Islam Safarli streets.
0.6 miSE
Church
Armenian Church, Baku
15 min walk • Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church, commonly referred to as the Armenian Church of Baku, is a former Armenian Apostolic church near Fountains Square in central Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sovetsky?

Nearby attractions include House Museum of Abdulla Shaig, Baku (3 min walk), Taza Pir Mosque, Baku (6 min walk), Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum, Baku (7 min walk), Statue of Fuzûlî, Baku (7 min walk).

How to get to Sovetsky by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sovetsky:

Bus

Mərkəzi Park • Lines: 6 (4 min walk)
173 saylı orta məktəb • Lines: 6 (7 min walk)

Metro

Nizami • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
Elmlər Akademiyası • Lines: 2 (16 min walk)