Getting There
120 kilometers from Baku, the Juma Mosque is located in Shamakhi region, close to the city centre. A bus from the Baku International Bus Station heading to Shamakhi will take you there, or, alternatively, you can reach the mosque directly by car.
What to Expect
The mosque is operational and many visitors come there to pray. Entry is not restricted, so you may go inside and learn more about the history and the worshipping traditions in the mosque.
History
According to the Arabic ligature on the façade of the mosque, it was built in 743 AD during the reign of the Arabic caliphate in the region and the spread of Islam.
Facilities
- Taxis
- Prayer rooms
