Nizameddin Mosque

The Nizameddin Mosque is a place of worship in Baku featuring stone walls, domed roofs, and minarets designed according to traditional Shirvan-Absheron architectural principles. The building displays the characteristic style of this medieval construction method from Azerbaijan.

The building was constructed around 1400 during a period of rapid Islamic expansion across the Caucasus region. It was built to serve the growing Muslim population of Baku and their religious needs.

The mosque serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together, especially during Friday prayers and religious celebrations. You can sense the active connection between faith and daily life through the people who regularly visit and worship here.

Visitors should wear appropriate clothing, with women needing head coverings and everyone removing shoes before entering. Guided tours are available and help you understand the significance and layout of the place.

It is one of roughly 120 Islamic places of worship in Baku, reflecting the variety of religious sites across the city. The mosque represents the long-lasting tradition of this particular architectural school across many centuries.

Location: Baku

Location: Əmircan, Baku

Inception: 14 century

Architectural style: Shirvan-Absheron architectural school

GPS coordinates: 40.42000,49.98681

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00