Getting There
The Palace is conveniently located in the heart of the Old City, so you can easily reach the Old City by a car, a taxi or a bus and visit the famous landmark as you walk down the narrow streets of the medieval fortress.
What to Expect
Occupying the highest spot in the citadel, the Shirvanshahs’ Palace was the 15th-century residence of Azerbaijan’s medieval rulers. It includes the main building of the palace, Divankhaha, the burial-vaults, a mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi’s mausoleum, Murad’s gate, a reservoir and the remnants of a bath house.
History
The Palace is believed to be built in the end of 15th-beginning of 16th century, when the capital of the Shirvanshah rulers was moved to Baku from Shamakhi.
Facilities
- Audio guides
- Guide services
- Public toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Tourism Information Point
