{"id":19409,"date":"2026-09-14T14:20:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T10:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/?page_id=19409"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:13:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T11:13:20","slug":"palace-of-the-shirvanshahs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/","title":{"rendered":"Palace of the Shirvanshahs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"19409\" class=\"elementor elementor-19409\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54cb892 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"54cb892\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d3eeab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0d3eeab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eee302 elementor-widget elementor-widget-togo-breadcrumb\" data-id=\"5eee302\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"togo-breadcrumb.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\">Home<\/a><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"8\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 8 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M1 13L7 7L1 1\" stroke=\"black\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/nav>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff690f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff690f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-284d529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"284d529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Palace of the Shirvanshahs<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fd1ffd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8fd1ffd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc91d92 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"dc91d92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;lazyload&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;image_spacing_custom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:1,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:3000,&quot;speed&quot;:3000,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;image_spacing_custom_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_tablet_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;image_spacing_custom_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"\u041a\u0430\u0440\u0443\u0441\u0435\u043b\u044c\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 4\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"dc91d92\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"divankhane-az\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk0MTMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9henRlcnJhLmF6XC9lblwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvc2l0ZXNcLzNcLzIwMjZcLzA5XC9kaXZhbmtoYW5lLWF6LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImRjOTFkOTIifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/divankhane-az.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/divankhane-az.jpg\" alt=\"divankhane-az\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 4\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"dc91d92\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"old-city-4-800x450\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk0MDIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9henRlcnJhLmF6XC9lblwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvc2l0ZXNcLzNcLzIwMjZcLzA5XC9vbGQtY2l0eS00LTgwMHg0NTAtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJkYzkxZDkyIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0440\u044b\u0439 \u0433\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0434 \u0432 \u0411\u0430\u043a\u0443 (\u0418\u0447\u0435\u0440\u0438-\u0428\u0435\u0445\u0435\u0440)\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 4\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"dc91d92\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"shirvanshah-baku-800x450\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk0MTEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9henRlcnJhLmF6XC9lblwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvc2l0ZXNcLzNcLzIwMjZcLzA5XC9zaGlydmFuc2hhaC1iYWt1LTgwMHg0NTAtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJkYzkxZDkyIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/shirvanshah-baku-800x450-1.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/shirvanshah-baku-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"shirvanshah-baku-800x450\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 4\"><a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"dc91d92\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"old-city-6-800x450\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTk0MDQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9henRlcnJhLmF6XC9lblwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvc2l0ZXNcLzNcLzIwMjZcLzA5XC9vbGQtY2l0eS02LTgwMHg0NTAtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJkYzkxZDkyIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-6-800x450-1.jpg\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img class=\"swiper-slide-image swiper-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-6-800x450-1.jpg\" alt=\"old-city-6-800x450\" \/><div class=\"swiper-lazy-preloader\"><\/div><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-circle-left\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 504C119 504 8 393 8 256S119 8 256 8s248 111 248 248-111 248-248 248zM142.1 273l135.5 135.5c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l17-17c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9L226.9 256l101.6-101.6c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-17-17c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L142.1 239c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-circle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8c137 0 248 111 248 248S393 504 256 504 8 393 8 256 119 8 256 8zm113.9 231L234.4 103.5c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0l-17 17c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9L285.1 256 183.5 357.6c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l17 17c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0L369.9 273c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-34z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da93ec4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"da93ec4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b79121 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9b79121\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b2f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40b2f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is one of Azerbaijan\u2019s most remarkable architectural treasures and a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture. Located in the heart of Baku Old City (Icherisheher), this magnificent palace complex was built primarily during the 15th century, when the rulers of Shirvan established Baku as their capital after moving their residence from Shamakhi.<br \/><br \/>The architectural ensemble includes the main palace building, the Divankhana courtyard, the royal mausoleum, a mosque dating from 1441, the remains of a historic bathhouse, and the mausoleum of the renowned scholar Seyid Yahya Bakuvi.<br \/><br \/>The complex developed gradually over several generations, with new buildings and courtyards added between the medieval and early modern periods. Despite these additions, the entire ensemble displays remarkable architectural harmony.<br \/><br \/>Its elegant stone carvings, geometric forms, carefully balanced proportions, and distinctive decorative details make the Palace of the Shirvanshahs one of the finest examples of Azerbaijan\u2019s architectural heritage.<br \/><br \/>Together with the Walled City of Baku and the Maiden Tower, the palace is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Architecture of the Palace<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>The palace complex stands on one of the highest points of Baku Old City, surrounded by the ancient fortress walls of Icherisheher.<br \/><br \/>The main palace building features an unusual architectural layout, combining rectangular structures, polygonal elements, and intricately carved stone surfaces.<br \/><br \/>Inside, the palace contains numerous rooms, narrow staircases, and an impressive octagonal ceremonial hall.<br \/><br \/>Today, the palace functions as a museum, displaying archaeological discoveries and historical artifacts that provide insight into life during the Shirvanshah dynasty.<br \/><br \/>Exhibits include household objects, medieval coins, copper vessels, traditional weapons, jewelry, musical instruments, and examples of Azerbaijani carpet weaving.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Divankhana Courtyard<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>One of the most distinctive parts of the palace complex is the Divankhana, an enclosed courtyard featuring an elegant octagonal pavilion built on a raised stone platform.<br \/><br \/>Dating from the late 15th century, this remarkable structure is surrounded by an arcade decorated with finely carved stone details.<br \/><br \/>Its original purpose remains uncertain. Historians have suggested that the Divankhana may have served as a royal reception hall, a meeting place for the state council, a judicial chamber, or a memorial structure.<br \/><br \/>Whatever its original function, the Divankhana remains one of the most impressive architectural features of the palace.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>The mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi dates from the second half of the 15th century.<br \/><br \/>Seyid Yahya Bakuvi was a prominent scholar, philosopher, and Sufi thinker who lived during the reign of Shirvanshah Khalilullah I.<br \/><br \/>His mausoleum is an elegant octagonal stone structure topped with a distinctive pyramidal roof.<br \/><br \/>The building once stood beside the historic Key-Qubad Mosque, and traces of the former connection between the two structures can still be seen.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Key-Qubad Mosque<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>The Key-Qubad Mosque, also known as the Old Mosque, once stood near the mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi.<br \/><br \/>Believed to have been constructed during the late 14th or early 15th century, the mosque was built on the foundations of an earlier religious structure.<br \/><br \/>Unfortunately, the building was destroyed by fire in 1918, and only archaeological remains survive today.<br \/><br \/>Excavations conducted during the 20th century revealed evidence of an ancient burial ground surrounding the mosque and mausoleum.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Murad\u2019s Gate (Eastern Portal)<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>Murad\u2019s Gate, also known as the Eastern Portal, is one of the later additions to the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.<br \/><br \/>Built in 1585\u20131586 during the Ottoman period, the portal provided access to the southern courtyard of the complex.<br \/><br \/>Its impressive stone entrance is decorated with intricate carvings and an Arabic inscription referring to Sultan Murad III.<br \/><br \/>The portal represents an important later chapter in the architectural history of the palace.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Royal Mausoleum<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>The royal mausoleum, also known as the Turbe, is one of the most significant structures within the palace complex.<br \/><br \/>Built in the 15th century, it served as the burial place of members of the Shirvanshah dynasty.<br \/><br \/>The entrance features an elaborately decorated stone portal, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of medieval Azerbaijani architects.<br \/><br \/>Archaeological excavations uncovered several burial chambers and fragments of historic tombstones. Researchers believe that members of Shirvanshah Khalilullah I\u2019s family, including his mother and son, were buried here.<br \/><br \/><span class=\"s1\"><b>Visiting the Palace of the Shirvanshahs<\/b><\/span><br \/><br \/>Today, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is one of Baku\u2019s most important historical attractions and an essential stop when exploring Icherisheher.<br \/><br \/>Visitors can walk through its peaceful courtyards, admire the intricate stonework, explore the museum exhibitions, and discover the fascinating history of Azerbaijan\u2019s medieval rulers.<br \/><br \/>The palace offers a unique opportunity to experience the architectural achievements and cultural heritage of the Shirvanshah dynasty while enjoying the atmosphere of Baku\u2019s historic Old City.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88abb9c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"88abb9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b55425d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b55425d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac3019 e-con-full sidebar-sticky e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ac3019\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be99c2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be99c2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8299c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8299c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>Address:<\/b> Baku, Old City (Icherisheher)<\/p><p class=\"p2\"><b>Opening Hours:<\/b><span class=\"s2\"> 10:00\u201319:00<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\"><b>Open:<\/b><span class=\"s2\"> Daily<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Entrance Fee:<\/b> 24 AZN (adults), 12 AZN (children aged 5\u201317)<\/p><p class=\"p3\"><b>Recommended Visit Duration:<\/b><span class=\"s2\"> 30\u201345 minutes<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b065a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-togo-icon-list\" data-id=\"b065a63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"togo-icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"togo-icon-list togo-icon-list-vertical\">\r\n                            <div class=\"togo-icon-list-item\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/DZGUTQPKV8GTEghA9\" class=\"togo-icon-list-item-link\">\r\n                                                                            <span class=\"togo-icon-list-item-icon\">\r\n                                <span class=\"togo-svg-icon \"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M12.5599 20.8207C12.2247 21.0598 11.7753 21.0598 11.4401 20.8207C6.61138 17.3773 1.48557 10.2971 6.6667 5.18128C8.08118 3.78463 9.99963 3 12 3C14.0004 3 15.9188 3.78463 17.3333 5.18128C22.5144 10.2971 17.3886 17.3773 12.5599 20.8207Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M12 12C13.1046 12 14 11.1046 14 10C14 8.89543 13.1046 8 12 8C10.8954 8 10 8.89543 10 10C10 11.1046 10.8954 12 12 12Z\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg><\/span>                            <\/span>\r\n                                                <span class=\"togo-icon-list-item-title\">\r\n                            View on Map                        <\/span>\r\n                                                <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"togo-icon-list-item\">\r\n                                            <a href=\"\/en\/baku-tours\/\" class=\"togo-icon-list-item-link\">\r\n                                                                            <span class=\"togo-icon-list-item-icon\">\r\n                                <span class=\"togo-svg-icon \"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M8.66602 12.6334L10.1718 14.3543C10.5952 14.8382 11.3587 14.8025 11.7351 14.2813L15.3327 9.30005\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n<\/svg><\/span>                            <\/span>\r\n                                                <span class=\"togo-icon-list-item-title\">\r\n                            Tours Featuring This Attraction                        <\/span>\r\n                                                <\/a>\r\n                                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b08c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97b08c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-714f578 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"714f578\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--19409 \"        data-post-id=\"19409\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"rmp-title-19409\">                            <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--subtitle\">                Rate this page            <\/p>                <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons\">            <ul class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list js-rmp-rating-icons-list\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-label=\"Rating from 1 to 5\">                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Not at all useful\"                            data-value=\"1\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"1 out of 5: Not at all useful\"                            tabindex=\"0\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star rmp-icon--full-highlight\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Somewhat useful\"                            data-value=\"2\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"2 out of 5: Somewhat useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star rmp-icon--full-highlight\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Useful\"                            data-value=\"3\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"3 out of 5: Useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star rmp-icon--full-highlight\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Fairly useful\"                            data-value=\"4\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"4 out of 5: Fairly useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star rmp-icon--full-highlight\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Very useful\"                            data-value=\"5\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"5 out of 5: Very useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star rmp-icon--half-highlight js-rmp-replace-half-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                            <\/ul>        <\/div>        <p class=\"rmp-rating-widget__hover-text js-rmp-hover-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>                <button class=\"rmp-rating-widget__submit-btn rmp-btn js-submit-rating-btn\">            Submit Rating        <\/button>        <div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">            <p class=\"rmp-rating-widget__results js-rmp-results \">                Rating <span class=\"rmp-rating-widget__results__rating js-rmp-avg-rating\">4.7<\/span> \/ 5. Votes: <span class=\"rmp-rating-widget__results__votes js-rmp-vote-count\">267<\/span>            <\/p>            <p class=\"rmp-rating-widget__not-rated js-rmp-not-rated rmp-rating-widget__not-rated--hidden\">                No ratings yet            <\/p>            <p class=\"rmp-rating-widget__msg js-rmp-msg\" role=\"status\"><\/p>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <!--Structured data -->    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"CreativeWorkSeries\",\"aggregateRating\":{\"@type\":\"AggregateRating\",\"bestRating\":\"5\",\"ratingCount\":\"267\",\"ratingValue\":\"4.7\"},\"image\":\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\",\"name\":\"Palace of the Shirvanshahs\",\"description\":\"Palace of the Shirvanshahs\"}<\/script>            <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home Palace of the Shirvanshahs The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is one of Azerbaijan\u2019s most remarkable architectural treasures and a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture. Located in the heart of Baku Old City (Icherisheher), this magnificent palace complex was built primarily during the 15th century, when the rulers of Shirvan established Baku as their capital [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":19402,"parent":19289,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19409","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku | Azterra Travel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval architecture, royal tombs and historic courtyards.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku | Azterra Travel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval architecture, royal tombs and historic courtyards.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Azterra Travel \u2014 EN\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-28T11:13:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"450\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/\",\"name\":\"Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku | Azterra Travel\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-14T10:20:38+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-10-28T11:13:20+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval architecture, royal tombs and historic courtyards.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/3\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":450,\"caption\":\"\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0440\u044b\u0439 \u0433\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0434 \u0432 \u0411\u0430\u043a\u0443 (\u0418\u0447\u0435\u0440\u0438-\u0428\u0435\u0445\u0435\u0440)\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"\u0413\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0430\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"sights\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/sights\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Palace of the Shirvanshahs\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Azterra Travel \u2014 EN\",\"description\":\"Tours, Hotels, Transfers\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/azterra.az\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku | Azterra Travel","description":"Discover the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval architecture, royal tombs and historic courtyards.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku | Azterra Travel","og_description":"Discover the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval architecture, royal tombs and historic courtyards.","og_url":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/","og_site_name":"Azterra Travel \u2014 EN","article_modified_time":"2026-10-28T11:13:20+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":450,"url":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/","url":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/","name":"Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku | Azterra Travel","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg","datePublished":"2026-09-14T10:20:38+00:00","dateModified":"2026-10-28T11:13:20+00:00","description":"Discover the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its medieval architecture, royal tombs and historic courtyards.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/09\/old-city-4-800x450-1.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"caption":"\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0440\u044b\u0439 \u0433\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0434 \u0432 \u0411\u0430\u043a\u0443 (\u0418\u0447\u0435\u0440\u0438-\u0428\u0435\u0445\u0435\u0440)"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/palace-of-the-shirvanshahs\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"\u0413\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043d\u0430\u044f \u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0446\u0430","item":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"sights","item":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/sights\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Palace of the Shirvanshahs"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/","name":"Azterra Travel \u2014 EN","description":"Tours, Hotels, Transfers","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19409"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21347,"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19409\/revisions\/21347"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19289"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/azterra.az\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}