Baku: A Journey Through Lost Landmarks & Living History
ID: GYG1159739-1777375
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Paese: Azerbaigian
Durata:
03:00 ore
Descrizione
Explore the elegant district of Bayırshahar on a guided walking tour. Discover the architectural treasures of Baku’s oil-boom era and learn about the city’s history.
Step into Bayırshahar, the elegant district beyond the walls of Icherisheher, where Baku’s oil millionaires, architects, and merchants shaped a new modern city.
Begin with the iconic Ismaliyya Building, a neo-Gothic architectural gem by Józef Płoszko. Nearby stands the magnificent Saadet Palace, built as a wedding gift and still one of the most charming buildings in the city.
Explore the historic Zərgərpalan Street, once famous for its artisans and decorated merchant houses. Some of these buildings remain intact, while others were rebuilt, renamed, or entirely lost over the past century.
At several stops, highlight structures that no longer exist — former churches, hamams, and residential houses demolished or transformed during Soviet redevelopment. Through old photographs and stories, see what once stood here.
Continue to the Shollar Water Line sites, discussing one of the most ambitious engineering projects of early 20th-century Azerbaijan.
Next, visit the serene St. Michael the Archangel Church, one of Baku’s surviving Orthodox landmarks. Examine façades of insured buildings, where original European insurance plaques still remain — a small but unique detail of Baku’s international past.
At Taza Pir Mosque, learn about its construction, legends, and the fascinating story of the Azerbaijani woman buried at its threshold, a lesser-known piece of local history. Pass by the house connected to Chingiz Mustafayev, offering a moment to reflect on modern Azerbaijani heritage.
Finish near the Baku City Duma, the grand municipal building that symbolized Baku’s rise as a modern European city.
Punti salienti
- Discover the elegant, forgotten, and mysterious treasures of Bayırshahar
- Explore the Ismaliyya Building, Saadet Palace, and Baku City Duma
- Walk through Zərgərpalan Street, once a center of artisans and workshops
- Learn about the Shollar Water Lines and how Baku gained clean water
- Visit St. Michael the Archangel Church and discover old Baku’s history
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
Some buildings on this route are ruins, missing, or significantly rebuilt — this is part of the historical narrative
Wear comfortable shoes — this walk covers several streets
Bring water and weather-appropriate clothing
Meet your guide in front of the Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev statue, located just outside Icherisheher Metro Station (Main Exit).
The statue stands in the small open square directly across from the metro exit — you can’t miss it. Your guide will be waiting right beside it.
If you have trouble finding the spot, just send a quick WhatsApp message and we’ll guide you in.
INCLUSO
- Guided walking tour
- Historical images and storytelling
- Stops at active, ruined, and lost building sites
NON INCLUSO
- Entrance fees
- Food & drinks
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
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Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
