Nizami raion, Baku

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Nizami Rayon is a municipal district of the city of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Its population is 201,239 and it includes the municipality of Keşlə. Of these, 25,626 lives in Keşlə municipality. The raion's area is 19.6 km². ()

Alternative names: Area: 7.72 mi²Coordinates: 40°23'0"N, 49°49'60"E

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Nizami raion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House-Museum of Niyazi, Nizami Cinema Center, Fountains Square, Khagani Garden.

0.8 miSE
Museum
House-Museum of Niyazi, Baku
20 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...
0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Nizami Cinema Center, Baku
20 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...
0.9 miS
Square
Fountains Square, Baku
23 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.
0.9 miSE
Park
Khagani Garden, Baku
23 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...
~1760 ftS
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.
0.6 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Heydar Aliyev Palace, Baku
15 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Uzeyir Hajibeyov's House Museum, Baku
12 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.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Fuzûlî, Baku
15 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.
0.5 miNE
Memorial
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Monument, Baku
12 min walk • Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Monument is a statue of former Turkish president Kemal Atatürk, located in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku.
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Concerts and shows, Theater
Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre, Baku
18 min walk • Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre is a pantomime theatre in Baku, Azerbaijan.
0.8 miS
Church
Armenian Church, Baku
22 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 Nizami raion?

Nearby attractions include Pirallahı raion, Baku (1 min walk), Chor Minor, Baku (8 min walk), Ajdarbey Mosque, Baku (8 min walk), Azad qadın, Baku (9 min walk).

How to get to Nizami raion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nizami raion:

Metro

Nizami • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
28 May mst • Lines: 2 (22 min walk)

Bus

Azərbaycan Dillər Universiteti • Lines: 88 (13 min walk)
Türkiyə Səfirliyi • Lines: 88 (14 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (23 min walk)