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  2. Palace of the Shirvanshahs - Wikipedia

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    In 1723, Baku was besieged by the troops of Peter I, and the city was bombed. In this regard, the south-eastern facades of the palace suffered much. The palace was transferred to the Russian military department in the middle of the 19th century. [8] The Russian military department made a partial renovation of the palace.

  3. List of palaces in Azerbaijan - Wikipedia

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    Tamar Malayka Palace – consist of two saray: Alchichak and Naslijahan Khanum; Khanates of the Caucasus: Baku Khans' Palace – is a complex of several houses belonged to members of ruling family of Baku Khanate. Muhammadkhuba Khan Palace – former royal residence of Baku khans'

  4. Divankhana (Shirvanshah's Palace) - Wikipedia

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    The stylistic features and the incomplete embroidery work date the Divanjan to the end of the fifteenth century when the Safavid armies took Baku. The clerical plan, the content of the inscription on the ground floor and entrance to the hall (Quran, verses 10, 26 and 27) show that it is a memorial place. [1]

  5. List of tourist attractions in Baku - Wikipedia

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    Azerbaijan State Puppet Theater - was created in 1931 for children in Baku. In some years (1931-1941; 1946-1950) It operated as an independent theater, and it operated as Azerbaijan State Theater of Young Spectators during 1941–1946 years, and it has been operated under the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall since 1950.

  6. Palace of Zeynalabdin Taghiyev - Wikipedia

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    Since 1914, the Baku Treasury Bank headed by H.Z.Taghiyev was also in the palace. In April 1920, the Bolsheviks, who had taken power in Azerbaijan, confiscated the Taghiyev palace, and a part of the State History Museum had begun to operate. In 1941–1954, the Museum of History was transferred to the Shirvanshahs palace.

  7. Palace of Happiness - Wikipedia

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    The Palace of Happiness (Azerbaijani: Səadət Sarayı), currently also called Palace of Marriage Registrations and previously called Mukhtarov Palace, is a historic building in the center of Baku, Azerbaijan, built in Neo-Gothic style in the early 20th century.

  8. Architecture of Azerbaijan - Wikipedia

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    The opening ceremony of Baku Olympic Stadium was held on March 6, 2015 and stadium is considered to hold major sport events in Azerbaijan. This multifunctional stadium is the largest stadium in Azerbaijan with total capacity of 68,700 seats for spectators. The Baku Olympic Stadium is chosen to be the 7th best stadium in the world by StadiumDB.

  9. Ismailiyya Palace - Wikipedia

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    Płoszko represented the project of the Venetian building to Agha Musa, and on 21 December 1908, the construction of Ismailliya building was initiated at the solemn ceremony of the Imam. This palace began operating on April 7, 1913. This was Płoszko’s first independent project during the 30 years he lived in Baku and remains his most iconic. [8]