Statue of Fuzuli, Bronze monument in Baku, Azerbaijan
The statue portrays Muhammad Fuzuli with a contemplative expression, standing on a granite pedestal reaching a total height of 12 meters within Fuzuli Square.
The statue, unveiled in 1962, resulted from a competition held in 1958 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Muhammad Fuzuli.
The monument honors Muhammad Fuzuli, a 16th-century figure who wrote poetry in Persian and Azerbaijani languages, shaping the literary traditions of Azerbaijan.
The statue includes a fountain in the front area and stands in a central location of Baku, making it accessible for visitors exploring the city.
Sculptors Tokay Mammadov and Omar Eldarov received silver medals from the USSR Academy of Arts for their work on this bronze masterwork.
Location: Baku
Inception: 1962
Creator: Tokay Mammadov
Made from material: bronze, brass, granite
GPS coordinates: 40.37545,49.83195
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:39
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