Nizami Gəncəvi Muzeyi, Literary museum in Ganja, Azerbaijan.
The Nizami Gəncəvi Museum is a literary institution in Ganja that displays manuscripts, artworks, and objects connected to the renowned Azerbaijani poet and Persian literary development. The collection includes rare written documents and provides comprehensive insight into the regional literary history.
The museum was established in 1939 to mark the 800th anniversary of the prominent regional poet Nizami Ganjavi. Since its founding, its collections have traced the development of Azerbaijani literary history.
The exhibition halls showcase written works that represent the literary development of the region while displaying traditional artistic elements from Azerbaijan.
Visitors can explore the displays in multiple languages including Azerbaijani, Russian, English, German, and Persian. Information is clearly presented throughout the exhibition spaces for easy navigation.
The museum houses an extensive collection of fine miniatures and original manuscripts that demonstrate the evolution of Azerbaijani literary traditions across several centuries. These rare works offer visual insight into the artistic and written creativity of past periods.
Location: Ganja
GPS coordinates: 40.68357,46.43166
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25
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