Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature

The Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature introduces its subject on the outside. Statues of writers stand across the facade, above an arcade and coloured decoration. Facing the area around Fountains Square, the building makes literature part of an everyday city walk.

Inside, manuscripts, artworks and other exhibits explore Azerbaijani literary history. An exterior visit offers a different starting point: look at the individual figures and how they are arranged across the building. It is a reminder that a city's cultural landmarks are not only towers and palaces. If you plan to enter, check the museum's current visiting arrangements before combining it with other stops nearby.