• Nizami Museum of Literature - This section explores how socialist realism played a role in the nation-building process for Azerbaijanis, as well as its impact on art and architecture in the Azerbaijan SSR.
• Nasimi Monument - Located at the intersection of Samad Vurgun and Nizami streets, this is one of the busiest areas in Baku, offering a stunning view of 1950s Stalinist architecture.
• Nizami str. /Tarqovi - Nizami Street serves as the central hub for shopping and entertainment in modern Baku. An 800-meter stretch of the 3.5 km long street is pedestrian-only, making it one of the city’s most bustling areas, filled with people unwinding after work in restaurants, shops, concert halls, and theaters.
• Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater - During a half-hour walk through the cultural sections of Nizami Street, visitors can explore the Song Theatre, National Library, Opera and Ballet Theatre, and learn about Lev Landau, a Nobel Prize Winner, while appreciating Baku’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.
• Khagani Street - Historically known as Molokanskaya, this street and park were named after spiritual Christians exiled to Azerbaijan from Russia. It remains a central street in downtown Baku, featuring (a) Khagani (formerly Molokan) Park and (b) the Russian Drama Theatre. Discussions here focus on the influence of Russians and the Russian language on Azerbaijani society.
• Government House - A gigantic and iconic Soviet landmark in Baku.
• Baku Boulevard - Dənizkənarı Milli Park, also known as National Park, is a promenade established in 1909 that runs parallel to Baku’s seafront. Its history spans over 100 years, dating back to when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and the seafront was gradually constructed inch by inch.

• Licensed guide

• Lunch
• Private transportation

Discover the vibrant narrative of Baku, where architecture serves as a lens into ideology, ambition, and daily life. During this engaging walking tour, participants will explore the city’s main thoroughfares—Fountains Square, Nizami Street, 28 May, and Khagani—revealing how Soviet urban planning and design influenced not only the skyline but also the lives of its inhabitants. From avant-garde origins to monumental splendor and daring modernism, each corner unveils layers of political vision, artistic expression, and human experience embedded in stone and concrete. Along the journey, enjoy fascinating stories, myths, and personal histories that animate these streets—turning a simple stroll into an exploration of Baku’s Soviet heritage and its lasting cultural identity.

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