Cherni Gorod
District of Baku
Baku City - Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic

The Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic (Azerbaijani: Азәрбајҹан Совет Сосиалист Республикасы Azərbaycan Sovet Sosialist Respublikası; Russian: Азербайджанская Советская Социалистическая Республика Azerbaydzhanskaya Sovetskaya Sotsialisticheskaya Respublika  ), also known as the Azerbaijan SSR or Soviet Azerbaijan, was one of the republics that made up the former Soviet Union.

Located at 40.3667, 49.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Republics of the Soviet Union, Communism in Azerbaijan, History of Azerbaijan, History of Soviet Azerbaijan, States and territories established in 1920, Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic

Shafa Stadium

Shafa Stadium is an all-seater football stadium located in Baku and the home of Azerbaijan Premier League club FC Inter Baku. The stadium was built on the site of Termist stadium in 2011 and has a capacity of 5,300 spectators. The stadium surrounded by practice fields, administration buildings and newly built four-star Inter Hotel.

Located at 40.411, 49.8977 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Sports venues in Baku, Football venues in Azerbaijan

Central Bank of Azerbaijan

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA, Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Mərkəzi Bankı) is the central bank of Azerbaijan Republic. The headquarters of the bank are located in the capital city Baku.

Located at 40.3787, 49.8454 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Central banks, Baku, Banks established in 1992, Banks of Azerbaijan, 1992 establishments in Azerbaijan

Tofiq Bahramov Stadium

Tofiq Bahramov Stadium (Azerbaijani: Tofiq Bəhramov adına Respublika Stadionu) is a multi-purpose stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as the home ground for Neftchi Baku, FK Baku and the Azerbaijan national football team and holds 31,200 seats making it the largest stadium in the country.

Located at 40.3973, 49.8524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Azerbaijan, Athletics (track and field) venues in Azerbaijan, National stadiums, Sports venues built in the Soviet Union, Sports venues completed in 1951, Neftchi Baku PFC, Multi-purpose stadiums in Azerbaijan, Sports venues in Baku

2000 Baku earthquake

The 2000 Baku earthquake occurred on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 22:10 local time, measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale in the epicentre with 6.3 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and three minutes later followed by a quake measuring 5.9. It was the strongest for almost 160 years, since 1842 in the Baku suburbs and in addition to the capital affected Sumgayit, Shamakhi and neighboring cities.

Located at 40.37, 49.89 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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2000 earthquakes, History of Baku, Earthquakes in Azerbaijan, 2000 in Azerbaijan

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Baku

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral was the main Russian Orthodox cathedral in Baku, Azerbaijan from 1898, when it was built until its destruction in 1936 during the Joseph Stalin era. The cathedral is also known as the biggest Russian Orthodox structure ever built in the South Caucasus.

Located at 40.4167, 49.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1898, Religious organizations established in 1898, Churches in Azerbaijan, Destroyed churches, Former places of worship in Azerbaijan, Russian Orthodox cathedrals, 19th-century Eastern Orthodox church buildings, Churches in Baku

National Library of Azerbaijan

The Mirza Fatali Akhundov National Library of Azerbaijan is a central state library of Azerbaijan, located in Baku and founded in 1922. It is named after Mirza Fatali Akhundov, an Azerbaijani dramatist and philosopher. The library overlooks the Khagani Street, Rashid Behbudov Avenue and the Nizami Street. Its facades feature the statues of various writers and poets: Nizami Ganjavi, Mahsati, Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Shota Rustaveli, Alexander Pushkin and several others.

Located at 40.3742, 49.8458 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1922 establishments in Azerbaijan, Library buildings completed in 1923, National libraries, Libraries in Azerbaijan, Buildings and structures in Baku, Libraries established in 1922

Baku Academy of Music

The Hajibeyov Baku Academy of Music is a music school in Baku, Azerbaijan. It was established in 1920 in Baku and was previously known as the Hajibeyov Azerbaijan State Conservatoire.

Located at 40.3953, 49.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Music schools in Azerbaijan, Universities in Azerbaijan, Music venues in Azerbaijan, Education in Baku, Educational institutions established in 1920

Church of the Saviour, Baku

The Church of the Saviour (German: Erlöserkirche, also known as the kirkha, from the German word "Kirche") is a Lutheran church in Baku, Azerbaijan, built with donations by parishioner Adolf Eichler and consecrated on March 14, 1899. It is now a Ministry of Culture and Tourism concert hall. The Gothic style church features a portal crowned with a decorated pediment.

Located at 40.377, 49.8478 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Azerbaijan, 1890s architecture, German architecture, Lutheran congregations established in the 19th century, Churches in Baku

Chërnyy Gorod

Chërnyy Gorod (also, Cherni Gorod) is a village in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.3833, 49.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in Azerbaijan, Baku

Zaqatala City Stadium

Zaqatala "Simurq" is a multi-use stadium in Zaqatala, Azerbaijan. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it considered as home ground of FK Simurq Zaqatala, since October 2008. The stadium was built in the area Galadyuzyu in place of old arena. The total area of 2.3 hectares. The draft was prepared by the Bulgarian "Dynamic Resource", commissioned by the company "General Constructions". The work took place from 2006 to August 2008.

Located at 40.3973, 49.8524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Football venues in Azerbaijan

Azadliq Square, Baku

Azadliq Square, in Baku is the biggest city-centre square in Azerbaijan. It lies next to Baku Boulevard.

Located at 40.3725, 49.8533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Squares in Baku, Azerbaijani architecture

Azerbaijan State Marine Academy

Azerbaijan State Marine Academy (ASMA) (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Dövlət Dəniz Akademiyası) is a public university located in Baku, Azerbaijan. The marine education in Azerbaijan ordinates from November, 1881.

Located at 40.3953, 49.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Universities in Azerbaijan, Science and technology in Azerbaijan, Education in Baku

Government House, Baku

The Government House of Baku, also known as House of Government, is a government building housing various state ministries of Azerbaijan. It is located on Neftchiler Avenue and faces the Baku Boulevard. The rear side of the building faces busy Uzeyir Hajibeyov Street of central Baku. Government House was designed for 5,500 people.

Located at 40.3736, 49.8525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Government buildings in Azerbaijan, Buildings and structures in Baku, Government buildings completed in 1952, Baroque architecture,

Juma Mosque (Baku)

Juma Mosque - is a mosque in Baku, Azerbaijan. Friday Mosque is located in historical part of the city – in Icheri Sheher. The mosque was repeatedly reconstructed during its existence period. A new Friday Mosque was constructed in the place of old mosque in means of Baku merchant Haji Shikhlali Dadashov, in 1899. It was constructed in place of old Friday Mosque and it is considered that it was appeared in that place, where a temple of zoroastrians located.

Located at 40.3953, 49.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mosques in Baku, Religious buildings completed in 1899, 19th-century mosques

Azerbaijan State Carpet Museum

Azerbaijan State Carpet Museum (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Dövlət Xalça Muzeyi), also known as the State Museum of Azerbaijan Carpet and Applied Art (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan Xalçası və Xalq Tətbiqi Sənəti Dövlət Muzeyi), is a museum located on Neftchiler Avenue, in the center of Baku, Azerbaijan. The museum displays Azerbaijani carpets and rug items of various weaving techniques and materials from various periods.

Located at 40.3694, 49.8425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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History museums, Museums in Baku, Art museums established in 1967, Museums in Azerbaijan, Folk art museums and galleries, Rugs and carpets, 1967 establishments in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani rugs and carpets

Park Bulvar

Park Bulvar (English: Park Boulevard) is a multi-storey shopping mall located on Baku Boulevard, downtown Baku, Azerbaijan. The mall is located 5 minutes of walking distance from Sahil Metro station of Baku Subway and Government House of Baku. The building has all architectural attributes of the East and modern art of the West. It consists of six floors, including two underground floors. The general area of the mall is 17,000 square metres. It also has a parking lot for 550 automobiles.

Located at 40.3708, 49.8497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Simon Property Group, Shopping malls established in 2010, Shopping malls in Baku

Nizami Street

Nizami Street is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku, Azerbaijan, named after famed classical poet Nizami Ganjavi.

Located at 40.3729, 49.8404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Streets in Baku, Pedestrian malls, 1864 establishments

Flame Towers

Flame Towers is a residential complex with a roof height of 190 m in Baku, Azerbaijan. The estimated cost of Flame Towers is US$350 million. When completed, the structure will be one of the tallest buildings in Baku. Construction began in 2007, with completion in 2012. The facades of the three Flame Towers are turned into gigantic display screens with the use of more than 10,000 high-power LED luminaires, supplied by the Osram subsidiary Traxon Technologies.

Located at 40.3953, 49.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Skyscrapers between 150 and 199 meters, Skyscrapers in Azerbaijan

Palace of Happiness

The Palace of Happiness, currently also called Palace of Marriage Registrations and previously called Mukhtarov Palace, is a historic building in the center of Baku, Azerbaijan, built in Neo-Gothic style in the early 20th century.

Located at 40.3953, 49.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Houses completed in 1911, Gothic Revival architecture in Azerbaijan

Baku Museum of Modern Art

Baku Museum of Modern Art (Azerbaijani: Bakı müasir incəsənət muzeyi) is a museum of modern art located in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.3781, 49.8647 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 2009, Art museums and galleries in Azerbaijan, Museums in Baku, Art museums established in 2009, 2009 establishments in Azerbaijan, Jean Nouvel buildings

Ismailiyya building

The Ismailiyya building is a historical building that currently serves as the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. It is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku. The building was constructed for the Muslim Charity Society by Józef Plośko at the expense of the millionaire Musa Naghiyev in commemoration of his deceased son Ismayil, and was named Ismailiyya after him. Construction began in 1908 and ended in 1913. The building was constructed in the Venetian Gothic style.

Located at 40.3953, 49.8822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Baku, Buildings and structures completed in 1913, Gothic Revival architecture in Azerbaijan

Parachute tower in Baku

Parachute tower in Baku is a construction of 75 meters height located in Baku Boulevard and which was built in form of derrick. It was opened in 1936 and is one of the tourist attractions of the capital of Azerbaijan.

Located at 40.3686, 49.8439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Towers in Azerbaijan, Towers completed in 1936, Amusement rides introduced in 1936

Baku Zoo

Baku zoo (Azerbaijani: Bakı zooloji parkı) is a state zoological park in Baku. It is the oldest one in Azerbaijan and was opened in 1928. It belongs to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan and to Executive Power of Baku city. Total area of the zoo is 4.25 hectares .

Located at 40.393, 49.849 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Zoos in Azerbaijan, Buildings and structures in Baku, Visitor attractions in Baku, Zoos established in 1928

Black City (Baku)

Black City is the general name for the eastern neighbourhoods of Baku, which once formed its suburbs. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century it became the main location for Azerbaijan's oil industry.

Located at 40.383, 49.889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Baku, 1876 establishments