National Library of Azerbaijan, National library in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The national library contains more than 4.5 million items including books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, prints, and manuscripts.
Established in 1923, the library received its national status in 2004 and carries the name of Azerbaijani playwright Mirza Fatali Akhundzade since 1939.
The exterior features statues of literary figures including Nizami Ganjavi, Mahsati, Uzeyir Hajibeyov, Shota Rustaveli, and Alexander Pushkin along the facade.
The four-floor building provides specialized halls for periodicals, technical sciences, foreign literature, rare collections, and music publications with dedicated elevators.
The library maintains partnerships with international institutions and houses a virtual reading room connected to the Russian State Library electronic dissertation database.
Location: Baku
Inception: May 23, 1923
Website: http://www.millikitabxana.az/
Address: 29 Khagani Street, Baku 1000
Website: http://millikitabxana.az
GPS coordinates: 40.37417,49.84583
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:00
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