Fountains Square

Sabail, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Fountains Square brings fountains, cafes and pedestrian streets together just outside the Old City. It is a useful landmark for orienting yourself in central Baku.

Nizami Street and the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature are close by. Walk slowly around the square to notice the changing facades as well as the fountains themselves.

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Fountains Square is a good place to find your bearings in central Baku. It lies just outside the Old City, where pedestrian streets, cafes and fountains meet. Nizami Street and the Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature are nearby, so several different walks can begin here.

The fountains give the square its name, but the buildings around its edges deserve attention as well. As you move around, compare the facades rather than keeping your eyes only on the water. The character of the square comes from that combination of architecture and everyday city life. If you are meeting friends, agree on one particular fountain: the name alone can leave room for confusion.

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