Nizami Gəncəvi, Metro station in central Baku, Azerbaijan
Nizami Gəncəvi is an underground metro station in central Baku that serves as a major transport hub. The interior features mosaic walls depicting Persian literary scenes alongside traditional Azerbaijani architectural elements.
The station opened on December 31, 1976, as part of Baku's expanding metro system during the Soviet period. This marked a turning point in modernizing the city's public transportation network.
The station honors the 12th-century Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi through its artistic design and decorative choices. Local residents and visitors recognize the space as a tribute to his literary legacy and influence on regional culture.
Trains operate at regular intervals from early morning until midnight, connecting major shopping areas and residential neighborhoods throughout the city. The station is accessible by foot and provides straightforward connections to other parts of the network.
The station walls display detailed mosaic artwork illustrating stories from Nizami's 'Hamsa', a collection of five narrative poems. This artistic treatment transforms a everyday commute into an encounter with classical literary art.
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