Yasamal cemetery, Baku

Name: Yasamal cemetery
Address: Baku, Azerbaijan

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The Yasamal cemetery, also known as the Wolf's Gate cemetery is a multi-confessional citywide cemetery located in the Yasamal District of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. ()

Alternative names: Area: 135.91 acres (0.2124 mi²)Coordinates: 40°21'49"N, 49°48'34"E

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Yasamal cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Art Museum of Azerbaijan, Aliagha Vahid Monument, Martyrs' Lane, House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich.

1.2 miE
Azeri and international art museum
National Art Museum of Azerbaijan, Baku
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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...
1 miSE
Cemetery
Martyrs' Lane, Baku
26 min walk • Martyrs' Lane, known locally as Şəhidlər Xiyabanı, is a solemn and significant site nestled in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan. This hallowed ground serves as both a cemetery and a memorial to those who have given their lives for the country's independence...
1 miNE
Museum
House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, Baku
27 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 miE
Cemetery
Alley of Honor, Baku
16 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.
1 miE
Mosque
Mosque of the Martyrs, Baku
27 min walk • The Mosque of the Martyrs, also popularly known as the Turkish Mosque, is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan, near the Martyrs' Lane. The mosque was built in the beginning of the 1990s with assistance of the Turkish government. The mosque currently is used as an official residence of religious attaché of the Turkish embassy.
1.1 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue
Green Theatre, Baku
29 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.
1.2 miE
Park
Philarmonic Garden, Baku
31 min walk • Filarmoniya Bağı, sometimes called Gubernator's or Governor's Park, is a park in Baku, Azerbaijan, next to Baku fortress. The park was established beginning in 1830; ship's captains coming from Iran were asked to bring a sack of soil to add to it.
1.1 miSE
Tower
Baku TV Tower, Baku
29 min walk • The Baku TV Tower, built in 1996, is a free standing concrete telecommunications tower in Baku, Azerbaijan. With a height of 310 metres, it is the tallest structure in Azerbaijan and the tallest reinforced concrete building in Caucasus.
0.9 miE
Observation decks and towers, Skyscraper
Flame Towers, Baku
24 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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Palace
Building of Baku City Executive Power, Baku
27 min walk • The Building of Baku City Executive Power is an administrative building in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, at Istiglaliyyat Street, 4. The building was built in Baroque style in 1900–1904 on the basis of architect Józef Gosławski's project. The building is the last work of Gosławski.

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Which popular attractions are close to Yasamal cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku (14 min walk), Alley of Honor, Baku (16 min walk), Baku State University, Baku (17 min walk), Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Baku (19 min walk).

How to get to Yasamal cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yasamal cemetery:

Bus

Fövqəladə Hallar Nazirliyi • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)
225 saylı orta mәktәb • Lines: 6 (12 min walk)

Metro

Elmlər Akademiyası • Lines: 2 (22 min walk)
Icarisahar • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)