Soviet Baku: Traces of Socialist Architecture

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Provided by: Ramil
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Nizami monument Nizami street Baku
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Hi dear friends,
If you'd like to travel back in time and feel like you're 50 years in the past in Soviet Baku, this tour is definitely for you. Following the oil boom in Baku, several changes occurred in the city’s life, the most significant of which was the preservation of its architectural heritage. Small huts were demolished, and in their place, some of the best examples of Soviet architectural and cultural heritage were built, including residential buildings, palaces, cinema centers, and libraries. Architects from different countries under the rule of the USSR did their best to deliver top projects.

Today, many of those buildings are more than 60–80 years old, but they still look pretty cool, and every stone tells a different story, having witnessed all the historical moments of that era.

By Soviet legacy, we would also like to highlight the Polish legacy in Baku, as some world-famous Baku projects were designed by Polish architects.

This tour will give you the chance to discover the amazing, unique, and mysterious architectural and cultural heritage of Baku

As Azerbaijan is part of Europe pls take attention to the tip payment terms to European standards.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:

  • JW Marriott Absheron Baku
  • Central Park
  • Akhundov National Library
  • Nizami Ganjavi Monument
  • Ismailiyya Palace
  • Nizami Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
  • Mirvari
  • Nizami Street (Torgovy)
  • Azerbaijan House of Government
  • Nizami Cinema
  • Palace of Happiness

Meeting point

Nizami monument Nizami street Baku

On arrival

The meeting point will be at the Nizami monument.

Things to note

Please dont be late for the tour.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
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Organisation
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Atmosphere
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Content
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Guide
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Usefulness
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Cancellation policy

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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