Armenian Church, Baku

Name: Armenian Church
Address: Street Nizami (ул. Низами), Baku, Azerbaijan

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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. Completed in 1869 it was one of the two Armenian churches in Baku to survive the Soviet anti-religious campaign and the Karabakh conflict and the 1990 pogrom and expulsion of Baku Armenians when it was looted. It is the only standing Armenian monument in Baku. ()

Local name: Müqəddəs Qriqori kilsəsi Completed: 1869 (155 years ago)Architectural style: Armenian architectureCoordinates: 40°22'18"N, 49°50'11"E

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Street Nizami (ул. Низами)Baku Azerbaijan

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Armenian Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, Baku Khans' Palace, Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Paired Fortress Gates.

~1280 ftSE
History exhibits in a former mansion
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan, Baku
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Palace
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~660 ftS
Azeri cultural artifacts and books
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~1030 ftS
Forts and castles
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~1440 ftSE
Theater
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~1480 ftSW
Memorial
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~270 ftS
Square
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~1070 ftE
Park
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~1770 ftS
Caravanserai
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Museum
Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Baku
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~810 ftSW
Memorial
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Which popular attractions are close to Armenian Church?

Nearby attractions include Armenian Philanthropic Society of Baku, Baku (1 min walk), Fountains Square, Baku (2 min walk), Sabir Central City Library, Baku (3 min walk), Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, Baku (4 min walk).

How to get to Armenian Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Armenian Church:

Bus

Kukla teatrı • Lines: 88 (9 min walk)
Sahil metrostansiyası • Lines: 88 (11 min walk)

Metro

Sahil • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
Icarisahar • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Train

Baku Central Railway Station (24 min walk)