Nizami Street
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Nizami Street is a large pedestrian and shopping street in downtown Baku
, Azerbaijan
, named after famed classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. The traffic-free segment, which begins at the Fountains Square
and ends at the Rashid Behbudov Street
, is commonly known as Torgovaya ("the merchant street" in Russian).
Nizami Street is home to various outlets, from banks to fashion stores. It also accommodates the embassies of Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and Austria, as well as the European Union
Delegation to Azerbaijan. The nearest metro station
s are Sahil (red line, south of Nizami Street) and 28 May (both red and green lines, north of the street).
Baku
Baku , sometimes spelled as Baki or Bakou, is the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, as well as the largest city on the Caspian Sea and of the Caucasus region. It is located on the southern shore of the Absheron Peninsula, which projects into the Caspian Sea. The city consists of two principal...
, Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan , officially the Republic of Azerbaijan is the largest country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded by the Caspian Sea to the east, Russia to the north, Georgia to the northwest, Armenia to the west, and Iran to...
, named after famed classical poet Nizami Ganjavi. The street's history could be traced back to Baku's town-planning project of 1864. The street runs through the city's downtown from west to east. The traffic-free segment, which begins at the Fountains Square
Fountains Square, Baku
Fountains Square is a public square in downtown Baku, capital of Azerbaijan.The square was previously called Parapet and is often referenced to by the same name now...
and ends at the Rashid Behbudov Street
Rashid Behbudov Street
Rashid Behbudov Street is an arterial road in central Baku, Azerbaijan, named after famed Azerbaijani singer Rashid Behbudov. It begins at the south end of the Sabayil district of Baku and continues north, terminating at intersection with Bakikhanov Street intersecting Uzeyir Hajibeyov...
, is commonly known as Torgovaya ("the merchant street" in Russian).
Nizami Street is home to various outlets, from banks to fashion stores. It also accommodates the embassies of Germany, Norway, the Netherlands and Austria, as well as the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
Delegation to Azerbaijan. The nearest metro station
Metro station
A metro station or subway station is a railway station for a rapid transit system, often known by names such as "metro", "underground" and "subway". It is often underground or elevated. At crossings of metro lines, they are multi-level....
s are Sahil (red line, south of Nizami Street) and 28 May (both red and green lines, north of the street).
Historical landmarks
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The building of Caspian—Black Sea Oil and Trade Society (built in 1898-1899). | |
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Northern facade Facade A facade or façade is generally one exterior side of a building, usually, but not always, the front. The word comes from the French language, literally meaning "frontage" or "face".... of Musa Naghiyev's house (at right), built in 1911. |
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Neoclassical Neoclassical architecture Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century, manifested both in its details as a reaction against the Rococo style of naturalistic ornament, and in its architectural formulas as an outgrowth of some classicizing... apartments of Tagiyev brothers, built in 1912. |
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The house, built in 1911, where Lev Landau Lev Landau Lev Davidovich Landau was a prominent Soviet physicist who made fundamental contributions to many areas of theoretical physics... was born and lived. |
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National Library of Azerbaijan, opened in 1923. Its northern facade overlooks the Nizami Street. | |
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House, built in 1896 by Haji Rajabli. During the Soviet era the first store accommodated the Vatan cinema. | |
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House, ordered by Murtuza Mukhtarov Murtuza Mukhtarov Murtuza Mukhtarov was an Azerbaijani Oil industrialist and millionaire.Mukhtarov was born into a poor family in a village of Amirajan near Baku. Mukhtarov managed to become one of the most reputable drilling experts in Baku through his ability and many years of experience. He set up his own... and built in 1896. In 1927—1931 Jamshid Nakhichevanski Jamshid Nakhichevanski Jamshid Jafarqulu oglu Nakhichevanski , also known as Jamshid Khan Nakhichevanski, was a Russian Imperial, Azerbaijani and Soviet military commander... resided there. |
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Apartment house of Musa Naghiyev, built in 1911. | |
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Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, built in 1911. | |
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Building of Russian Imperial Technical Society, erected in 1899. |