Nizami Gəncəvi, Metro station in central Baku, Azerbaijan
The Nizami Gəncəvi station features mosaic walls depicting scenes from Persian literature and incorporates traditional Azerbaijani architectural elements throughout its interior spaces.
The station began operating on December 31, 1976, marking a significant advancement in Baku's public transportation system during the Soviet period.
The station's decorative elements pay tribute to the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi through artistic interpretations of his literary works.
Trains arrive at regular intervals from early morning until midnight, connecting passengers to major commercial districts and residential areas across Baku.
The station walls display intricate mosaic compositions illustrating stories from Nizami's 'Hamsa,' a collection of five narrative poems from Persian literature.
Location: Baku
Inception: 1976
Official opening: 1976
Address: Badalan mektebin yolu, Aşurlu 1009, Azerbaijan 1009 Aşurlu 1009 Aşurlu
GPS coordinates: 40.37932,49.83002
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:16
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