"OLD CITY" TOUR

 

Old City is often called a city in the city. When you set foot in the castle directly, it is like if you are falling into another world - to the medieval city. Modernity and past are separate from the fortress walls. The Old City is surrounded by fortress walls with a height of 8-10 meters wide and 3.5 meters wide. An ancient city with an area of 22 hectares is an example of a city-style culture.The Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshahs Palace (XIII-XVI centuries) were included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in 2000.

"Old City" tour

- Double Tower Gates (XII century) - one of the main entrances to Icheri Sheher (Shamakhi Gate)

- Visit of the Shirvanshahs Palace (XIII-XVI centuries) - the old residence of the rulers of Shirvanshahs in Baku

- Information about the history of mosques and churches

Juma Mosque (XII century)

St. Nicholas Church (XIX century) and others

- Caravansarai - located in the Old City neighborhood of Baku and being a cultural monument of national significance are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage

Mulatana Caravansarai (XII century)

Bukhara caravansarai (XV century) and others.

- Older commercial yards

- Miniature Book Museum

- Informing about baths and madrassas

Haji Qaib's Bathroom (XV century)

The Shah Bath of the Shirvanshahs Palace (XV century) and others

- Maiden Tower (XII century) - A historical monument located in the southeastern part of ancient fortress walls (Icheri Sheher), near the seaside park