Old city TOUR

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Entry/Admission - Maiden Tower
Entry/Admission - Museum of Miniature Books

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MyTour Baku, Kichik Gala str.82 Bakı, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

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9:00 AM

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Pass By: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76 Icherisheher, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

The Shirvanshahs Palace is one of the oldest and most fascinating monuments of Azerbaijan architecture, which belongs to the rulers of Shirvan, is located on the shores of the Caspian Sea in Baku. Has long been palace ensemble attracted the attention of researchers throughout the country, it is because there was no such famous monument, which was occupied by so many scientists. The palace with all its incoming buildings occupies a reasonably large space, but the building is a two-story structure, quite simple in architectural design. Therefore, scientists suggest that this is the very first building of the architectural ensemble. Shirvanshah Palace is the pearl of the architectural heritage of Azerbaijan located in the heart of Baku. Amazingly beautiful complex beside the palace includes Divan Khan courtyard, tomb, the mosque of 1441, as well as the bathrooms and mausoleum of court scholar Seyid Yahya Bakuvi.

Stop At: Maiden Tower, Qız Qalası, Bakı, Azerbaijan

Maiden Tower in Baku is considered a symbol of the capital of Azerbaijan. Known locally as Giz Galasi (Qiz Qalasi), it is located in the heart of the old city known as Icheri Sheher and is truly one-of-a-kind.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museum of Miniature Books, 9R8M+G2M, Baku 1000, Azerbaijan

One of Baku's charming oddities, this small museum presents books that are so small you'd need a magnifying glass to read the print. The fact that so many minuscule publications have been printed at all is a surprise, and amassing the thousands shown here has been a lifetime's passion for collector Zərifə Salahova who started the place in 2002.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Multani Caravansarai, Qalla Street Old City, Baku Azerbaijan

Multani caravansaray located opposite to the Bukhаrа cаravаnsаrаy. It constructed in 15th century and acted as shelter for Indian merchants. And palmers visiting the temple of fire worshippers in Absheron Peninsula. Presently Multan is a city in Pakistan. The name of the caravansaray related with the frequent visits of fire worshippers from Multan city to Baku. It known that they had constructed the “Ateshgah” temple in Surakhany.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Bukhara Caravanserai, Qalla Street Old City, Baku Azerbaijan

Construction of Bukhara Caravanserai dates back to the 15th century. It was a small and rectangular one-story building with 18 vaulted rooms and a courtyard, in the center of which was a reservoir. On the inside, the Silk Road caravanserai was surrounded by a gallery that ran along the perimeter near the guestrooms. A second floor was added in later years.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Juma Mosque, Asaf Zeynalli 49, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

Juma mosque or mosque in the Icheri-sheher has been functioning since the 12th century. This mosque was built in 1899 at the funds of Baku philanthropist Khadja Shikhali Dadashev. In 1888 the Russian academician A.Pavlinov took measurements of the Juma Mosque. The mosque was built on the site of the temple of fire worshipers. Only four uncoated arches remained from the old building, they allegedly belonged to the temple. According to many modern archaeologists, there was a pagan sacred center on the site of Juma Mosque, where the fire worshipers gathered.

Duration: 15 minutes

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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