The palace of the
Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century complex, built for Ibrahim I of
Shirvan.
Shirvanshahs' Palace Description
It includes the Divanhane
palace, burial vaults, the shah's mosque with a minaret,
the mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, Murad's gate, a
reservoir, and the bathhouse
ruins.
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.
Short
History
Construction of the palace complex began
right after Ibrahim I of Shirvan transformed Baku in the country’s capital in 1411. The
two-story palace typifies the Shirvan-Absheron style of architecture in its 50 different
dimensions and construction outlines that are connected with three narrow winding
staircases.
This can be seen in the lancet portal
leading directly from the courtyard to the octahedral, cupola-covered lodging on the
second floor, where another octagonal vestibule at the back connects to other parts of
the lodging.
The complex was built over a long period
of time. The main building of the palace was started to be built in 1411 and finished
around the 1420’s. This is a two storey building located in the highest point of the
complex. The Divanhane is a pavilion that consists of an octahedral hall, and it is
situated in a small courtyard.
The Divanhame was built
in the 1450’s. The shah’s mosque was erected in 1441 while Seyid Yahya Bakuvi’s mausoleum
in the 1450’s. In the late 16th century the Eastern portal was built
only.
Shirvanshahs
Palace was partly destroyed in the 18th century by the Russians but
reconstruction work was carried out from then on to restore the complex to its original
state. The treasures of the Shirvanshahs palace was transferred to Topkapı Palace in
Istanbul.
Visitor
Information
The building complex currently houses a
museum and can be visited daily between 10 AM and 5 PM. Entrance fee is 2 AZN (∼ 2
Euro / 2,5 USD)
Shirvanshahs' Palace
Map&Location
Shirvanshahs' Palace Address: Gasr, lane
1, 76, Sabail, Baku, Postal Code: AZ1000. Get help with directions using the map provided
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Shirvanshahs' Palace Photos
Shirvanshahs Palace
Shirvanshahs Palace-Postcard 1980s
Mausoleum of Shirvanshahs in Baku
Shirvanshahs Palace detail
Shirvanshahs Palace Mosque
Shirvanshahs Palace courtyard
Shirvanshahs Palace ruins
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