Monuments of national importance

Baku Fortress

Until the 19th century, ancient Baku was surrounded by double fortress walls. In the Middle Ages, wooden drawbridges existed at the Shamakhi and Salyan gates, which led into the Baku fortress. At night, these bridges were raised, ensuring the complete security of the city.

Underground Hammam

During archaeological excavations conducted near the Shamakhi Gate in 2016, the remains of a medieval hammam were discovered.

Residence of the Baku Khans

Near the Shamakhi gates, on the left side of the square, is the 18th century architectural monument - the Residence of the Baku khans.

Two-story caravanserai

The two-story caravanserai, a 17th-century monument, was built by Gasim-bey Salimkhanov, one of the famous Baku beys.

Agha Mikayil Hammam

The 18th-century architectural monument, the Agha Mikayil Hammam, was built by Haji Agha Mikayil from Shamakhi in the "hammam owners" neighborhood.

Juma Mosque and Minaret

The Juma Mosque, or Jame complex, has been operating in the city since the 12th century.

Bazaar Square

In the Middle Ages, the Bazaar Square was located on the site of the current Sirataghli Religious-Architectural Complex.

Khoja-Bani Mosque

The mosque is located north of the Shirvanshahs Palace complex. A small inscription on the facade of the monument informs about the construction of the mosque by the architect Khoja-Bani in the 16th century.

Khidir Mosque

The architectural style of this mosque, built in 1301, was influenced by the change in the elevation of the street.

Quadrangular Tower

The Quadrangular Tower was built in the 12th century near the eastern wall of the Baku Fortress, especially with the aim of resisting the enemy from the north.

Sheikh I Ibrahim Mosque - Khoja Amirshah Mosque

It is located on the commercial highway of the Baku Fortress in the direction of the Salyan gates.