Located on the Kichik Gala street,the restaurant of Azeri national cuisine Tendir is unique with its freshly prepared bread.
Fig tree - Two fig trees located in the heart of the Two-storeyed Caravanserai have long been the symbols of the Old City, along with its oldest monuments, as well as the main attributes of the restaurant Mugham. Highly revered by the locals - to the useful fruits of this tree have long been treated with great trepidation, as to one of the wonders of the land of Absheron!
Grape Tree – Its fruit, leaf, wine, each product are valuable, favourite for Azerbaijani people, is an adornment of our parties for centuries. If you look carefully at the monuments in the Old City, you can see patterns of a grape on their ornaments.
Maiden Tower - The monument that dates back to antique period and to the XII century was added to the List of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in 2000. Visiting this monument you can get acquainted with our history through modern exposition.
Mulberry tree - The essence of a sericulture-mulberry tree located in the yard of Mansurovs which many songs were composed in honor of it, has become a guide-tree for locals.
Maiden Tower - The monument that dates back to antique period and to the XII century was added to the List of World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in 2000. Visiting this monument you can get acquainted with our history through modern exposition.
The Complex of Shirvanshahs' Palace - A pearl of Azerbaijani architecture. This Palace dates back to the XII-XV centuries, consists of 8 majestic monuments, including the Mausoleum of shah Farrukh Yassar, Shah's Mosque, and the Tomb of philosopher Sayyid Yahya Bakuvi.
Beyler Mosque ("Sacred relics" exhibition) - The monument which is so unique for the combination of Eastern and Western architectural style, also is the "youngest" mosque in the Old City and was built by Baku beys (lords) at the end of XIX century. Currently, there is an exhibition named "Sacred relics" that mainly consists of books.
Hajinski’s house
The house of Isa bey Hajinski who was a representative of a noble family from Old City built on the Neftchilar Avenue in the early 20th century and became one of the iconic buildings and the architectural symbol of the city. Built in an eclectic style, the house is unique for including both classicism and gothic and the wings of the house sensibly resemble the modernism.
Arched Religious and Architectural Complex - The sacred burials found in the courtyard of the moument date back to the IX-XII centuries and belong to different religions and eras. The complex operates as an open-air museum, symbolizing multicultural Baku.
Creavity House M.Ibrahimbeyov - The House Museum of Maksud Ibrahimbeyov is located in the center of the Old City. Here you can find a rich library of the screenwriter, as well as his personal weapon collection. Today house museum functions as the House of Creativity, where events concerning cinematography and literature are held.
Haji Bani bathhouse - The bathhouse was constructed in the XV century by an architect Haji Bani on the order of a merchant Haji Gayib and was forgotten below the ground for many years, until was discovered during archaeological excavations in the XX century.
Archeologic - Ethnographic Museum Complex was established under the open air in the terrirory of Gala reserve upon initiative and under the leadership of Heydar Aliyev Fund in 2008. The territory of the museum is 1,5 hectares. Archeological monuments particularly to Gala and Absheron peninsula were collected and restored in the territory of Museum complex. The barrows - archeological monuments dating back to III-II millenniums BC, settlements dating to the same period, residental and other architectural models dating to the middle ages etc. were constructed in their original form in this territory.
Marionette Theatre - Unique Marionette Theatre dedicated to the great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli’s works was opened in 2016. "Leyli and Majnun" and "Arshin Mal Alan" are the most famous plays at theatre's repertoire.
Icherisheher Centre for Traditional Arts - A joint project with Prince's School of Traditional Arts of the United Kingdom. This center preserves and promotes a rich heritage of the traditional art of Azerbaijan.
Swift nests - Negative effects of weather conditions over the centuries have harmed the stones on the facade of our ancient monument-Maiden Tower, as a result of it holes were formed between them. In the holes, for centuries, the nests were built up by swifts. As a result of the museum-conservation works of the Maiden Towers in 2011 - 2013, most of the nests were saved in order to preserve the monument. Alarmed by nature, a joint decision was made by the environmental campaign of IDEA and the State Historical and Architectural Reserve Icherisheher to create alternative nest places for swifts on the house near the Maiden Tower.
The House with chains (Exhibition of Archeology and Ethnography) - This beautiful house was built in 1880 and assumes its name because of the chains on the top of the building and engages the Exhibition of Archeology and Ethnography with a rich collection of artifacts.
Muhammad Mosque or Siniggala (Broken Tower) - The mosque built by the ruler of Baku named Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr in the XI century is also known as Siniggala Mosque and is considered the oldest mosque in Icheri Sheher.
The house of the Litterateur - An outstanding writer, scientist and a pedagogue, Mir Jalal Pashayev lived in this house from 1920 till 1940. Today, this house museum is called "The house of the Litterateur" in which you can find writer’s books and letters. The house is also a site for literary evenings and different thematic lectures.
Quadrangular tower - An important component of the old fortress wall, the Quadrangular tower was built in the XIV century. It mainly served as an armory, in general, increased the defensive power of the city.
At the "Hanimeli" restaurant you will be warmly welcomed and enjoy Azerbaijani and Turkish cuisines.
Zarif - “Zarif” restaurant, which has drawn the attention of the city's residents and visitors in a short time, is bound for its attractive interior and, of course, its delicious dishes. If you want to please your foreign guest, note “Zarif” restaurant, which has in common with the adroitness of graceful (Zarif) hands, in the 1st place on your list.
Museum of Miniature Books - The first Museum of Miniature Books in the world. The museum was included in the Guinness Book of Records thanks to its unique collection of books collected from 64 countries.
Creavity House M.Ibrahimbeyov - The House Museum of Maksud Ibrahimbeyov is located in the center of the Old City. Here you can find a rich library of the screenwriter, as well as his personal weapon collection. Today house museum functions as the House of Creativity, where events concerning cinematography and literature are held.
Chin Mosque and Numismatic exposition - The exposition of numismatic materials is exhibited in the mosque of Gazi Fadlallah built in the XIV century. According to city legends, the desires of all who visited the mosque were sure to come true, hence it received its second name - the "Chin" Mosque.
House Museum of Tahir Salahov - The House Museum of world-famous Azerbaijani artist Tahir Salahov has been functioning since 2011 and presents a wide series of his paintings, personal things, carpets collection and photo archive.
Gala divari - The Old City embracing by city wall invites you to “Gala divari" restaurant. Looking at the crowd of Kichik Gala street, you will rediscover the delicious Azerbaijani cuisine.
Mangal - “Mangal” restaurant is one of the rare restaurants of our capital which offers the most varied range of delicious dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine.
Burj Gala - Join to "Burj Gala" restaurant without any hesitation if you wish to have a memorable and pleasant day! At any hour of the day, you will forget your fatigue tasting delicious meals in a cozy, elegant place.
A one-story caravanserai of the XIVth century. Merchants and pilgrims mostly from Multan city (Pakistan) were staying here.
Caravanserai built in the XV century, consisting of 18 rooms, welcomed merchants mostly from Bukhara.
Quadrangular tower - An important component of the old fortress wall, the Quadrangular tower was built in the XIV century. It mainly served as an armory, in general, increased the defensive power of the city.
The mosque was reconstructed on variorum of times, and rebuilt in 1901. The minaret remained in its primaeval form.
The caravanserai built in the XVII century was operated as guest house.
In 1886, as a result of destruction of the second fortress walls "Gosha Gala Gates" (Double Gates) were emerged.
The house of Isa bey Hajinski who was a representative of a noble family from Old City built on the Neftchilar Avenue in the early 20th century and became one of the iconic buildings and the architectural symbol of the city. Built in an eclectic style, the house is unique for including both classicism and gothic and the wings of the house sensibly resemble the modernism.
