Palace · Baku, Azerbaijan
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture". Built 1500.
Photo: Urek Meniashvili via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Baku, Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1500 |
| Area | Area: 0.01 km² |
| Coordinates | 40.3661° N, 49.8333° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Palace of the Shirvanshahs is known for
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture".
About Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture". It is located in the Inner City of Baku, Azerbaijan and, together with the Maiden Tower, forms an ensemble of historic monuments inscribed under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments. The complex contains the main building of the palace, Divanhane, the burial-vaults, the shah's mosque with a minaret, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi's mausoleum, south of the palace, a portal in the east, Murad's gate, a reservoir and the remnants of a bath house. Earlier, there was an ancient mosque, next to the mausoleum.
History
In the 15th century the Shirvanshah dynasty, under Ibrahim I of Shirvan, transferred his capital from Shemakha to Baku following a devastating earthquake. He committed himself to the construction of the "palace". The building is believed to be a memorial complex built around the sacred place of worship (pir) and tomb of Seyyid Yaxya Bakuvi, who was a Helwati Sufi saint. The Shirvanshahs were patrons of the Helwati Sufiye order, and Shirvanshah Khalilullah I was buried with his family in the grounds of the palace.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Palace of the Shirvanshahs website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Baku |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) |
| Distance from the airport | 13.2 miles (straight line) |
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- Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) · Baku, Azerbaijan · 13.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Palace of the Shirvanshahs?
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture".
Where is Palace of the Shirvanshahs located?
Palace of the Shirvanshahs is in Baku, Azerbaijan. Its coordinates are 40.3661° N, 49.8333° E.
How do I get to Palace of the Shirvanshahs?
The nearest town is Baku, and the nearest airport is Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), about 13.2 miles away (straight line).
When was Palace of the Shirvanshahs built?
Palace of the Shirvanshahs was built 1500.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_the_Shirvanshahs — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q338889 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://shirvanshahs.az — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.