Azad qadın, Baku

#44 among attractions in Baku

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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. The act of publicly removing the veil symbolizes transition of Azerbaijani women from seclusion to participation in Soviet society. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°22'44"N, 49°49'53"E

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Azad qadın – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House-Museum of Niyazi, Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, Nizami Cinema Center.

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Museum
House-Museum of Niyazi, Baku
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan, the House-Museum of Niyazi is a cultural gem dedicated to the life and work of Niyazi Tagizade-Hajibeyov, a prominent Azerbaijani conductor, and composer. Situated within the very walls of Niyazi's former residence, the museum...
0.7 miSE
Azeri cultural artifacts and books
Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Baku
18 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...
0.7 miS
Museum
House-Museum of Leopold and Mstislav Rostropovich, Baku
17 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.
0.7 miE
Nightlife, Cinema
Nizami Cinema Center, Baku
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baku, the bustling capital of Azerbaijan, the Nizami Cinema Center stands as an emblematic cultural institution, marrying the charm of cinema with the architectural elegance of the city. This modern cinema complex, named after the celebrated...
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Square
Fountains Square, Baku
16 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.
0.7 miSE
Park
Khagani Garden, Baku
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Baku, the bustling capital city of Azerbaijan, Khagani Garden offers a tranquil retreat from the urban energy. This historic park, which bears the name of the celebrated 12th-century Persian poet Khaqani, is a verdant oasis amidst the city's...
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Heydar Aliyev Palace, Baku
14 min walk • Heydar Aliyev Palace is the main music venue of Baku, Azerbaijan, seating 2,500 people. The palace was renamed after the death of Azerbaijani President Heydar Aliyev in 2003. Alish Lemberanskiy was the designer and main visioner of the palace. It is a concert complex where state events are held alongside cultural programs.
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Museum
Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum, Baku
3 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.
~1230 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Fuzûlî, Baku
6 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.
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Memorial
Monument to Nizami Ganjavi, Baku
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Azad qadın?

Nearby attractions include Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum, Baku (3 min walk), Statue of Fuzûlî, Baku (6 min walk), Pirallahı raion, Baku (9 min walk), Nizami raion, Baku (9 min walk).

How to get to Azad qadın by public transport?

The nearest stations to Azad qadın:

Metro

Nizami • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)
Sahil • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Bus

Mərkəzi Park • Lines: 6 (11 min walk)
173 saylı orta məktəb • Lines: 6 (15 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (26 min walk)