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Are you interested in exploring socialist architecture and mosaics in Baku? Then you're in the right place! As a historian and a life long resident of Baku, I have always been fascinated by the history that my hometown's buildings and colourful mosaics have to offer to locals and tourists alike. Now, I want to share my knowledge with you!
My tour is completely free, with no entrance fee's required. Most importantly, the tour is about YOU, the guest, so feel free to ask questions, stop for photos etc.
We will see mosaics at:
Nizami Metro
Baku Music School
Azerbaijan Publishing House
Azerbaijani Technical University Sports Complex
And more!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will be waiting for you outside the Palace of Happiness. The tour guide will wear a red hat.
The tour ends outside the Technical University Gym, which houses the final mosaic of the tour.
Itinerary
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1Palace of Happiness
We will meet at Nuru Paşa Park, right next to the Baku Palace of Happiness, before starting the tour. The park also has some of Baku's best mosaics.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Nizami Street
Come down and travel in one of the world's deepest metros, where the stories of 13th century writer Nizami come to life in mosaic form.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Stop and view the Baku's literary publishers house, whose entrance is home to one of the post-Soviet regions most famous mosaics.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Lastly, we shall end the tour in front of the Architectural University, which houses an awesome mosaic built to celebrate human achievement in sport.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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