Tour in Shirvanshakh's Uncompleted Palace World Heritage, UNESCO
Walking Group Tour in Shirvanshakh`s Uncompleted Complex of palaces,
-Entrance tickets:10$ included-
One of the masterpieces of the medieval architecture of the ancient city is – the Shirvanshahs' Palace UNESCO Site which has preserved its historic and architectural features up to date.
Built by the Shirvanshah dynasty (kingdom) between the 12th and 15th centuries, this well-preserved palace is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Old City Baku Metrostation
- Shirvanshakh`s World Heritage is located opposite of metrostation. Our meeting point is a historical location of Baku city.
Shirvanshakh`s World Heritage
The Palace ensemble consists of 9 buildings:
The Central Palace,
The Divankhane (Court –House),
The Dervish's Mausoleum (Sufi ideas began to permeate Azerbaijan as early as the 10th century, with individuals spreading the mystical teachings of Egyptian Sufism.
By the 13th-15th centuries, various Sufi brotherhoods (tariqas), such as the Suhrawardiyya, Halwatiyya, and Safaviyya, emerged and flourished in Azerbaijan, shaping the region's religious and social life.
Yahya al-Shirvani al-Bakubi (Bakuvi):
A prominent 15th-century Sufi mystic from Shamakhi, he established the Khalwati order and played a vital role in the development of Sufism in the region. )
The Eastern Gate (Portal),
The Key-Qubad mosque,
The Palace Burial-Vault,
The ruins of Hamam (bath-house) and the ovdan (storage lake).
The surrounding divan section (above-mentioned) was used for ceremonies and meetings, housed the divan (council) where state decisions were made.
Ending Point
Old city Icherisheher
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Entrance tickets to Shirvanshakh`s World heritage: 10$ per person
Tour Guide
Additional museums, any other expenses
Tour Important Information
This tour is wheelchair partly accessible.
This tour involves a lot of walking, so please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in all of the Azerbaijan
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Nurana H.
Nurana is greeting you from Azerbaijan!!!
I am pleased to invite you to a fantastic walking, historical and cultural virtual tours in Azerbaijan and believe that the itinerary surpasses your expectations.It’s truly a lovely country with so much to take in along the way. The people are very warm a welcoming and their relaxed way of life soon becomes part of your daily routine. I am ready to use my wealth of knowledge and expertise, which will be integrated to your overall experience. The natural pools are just spectacular, with mountains, lakes, sea, waterfalls in is a challenge especially around this time of year, however definitely a cherished memory and one for the photo album. About me: I am a certified tour guide and coordinator in Baku city.
Reviews
Mohandas R.
“Great Walking Tour of Baku with Nurana – May 6, 2025”
My wife and I had a fantastic one-day walking tour of Baku with our guide, Nurana. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the city. The tour was well-organized, covering both historic and modern sights, and she shared interesting stories that brought everything to life. Nurana made us feel welcome and gave the tour a personal touch. Highly recommended!
$35/ per person
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