Soviet Architecture in Baku

Why Baku’s Socialist Modernist Buildings Are Must-Sees

The iconic landmarks represent the architectural movement called Soviet Modernism/Socialist Modernism. Dubbed as the last style of the empire, here is a short survey of the best socialist/soviet sights and landmarks built during 1955-1991 in Baku.

Mascarons of Baku

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Gani Nasirov

Doors of Baku

These doors offer you an imaginary and contemplative look at Architectural identity and design philosophy in Baku.

Neo-Classical Architecture in Baku. The door to The Writers Union

Neo-Moorish Architecture in Baku. The door to a commercial administrative building

Art-Nouveau Architecture in Baku. The Doors to a residential apartment building in Baku

Art-Nouveau Architecture in Baku. The door to Azerbaijan International Bank in Baku, a commercial administrative building

Soviet Architecture in Baku. The door of Literature Museum named after Nizami Ganjavi

Soviet Bus stops in AZerbaijan

Colorful mosaic bus stop in Guba, Azerbaijan, decorated with national-traditional folkloric motifs blending with Socialist functionalism.
Soviet bus stop in Neftchala with carpet patterns
Ceramic panel art works and Soviet bus stop in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan, reflecting 1970s modernist design and local symbolism
Colorful mosaic bus stop in Guba, Azerbaijan, decorated with shepherding motifs.
Large mosaic panel at a bus stop in Sheki, Azerbaijan, depicting Shepards and farmers in socialist realist style.
Soviet bus stop in Zagatala, Azerbaijan, reflecting 1980s modernist design and mosaics of floral elements
Soviet bus stop in Ivanovka, Azerbaijan, reflecting 1980s modernist design and six-pointed window frames
Soviet bus stop in Ivanovka, Azerbaijan, reflecting 1980s modernist design and six-pointed window frames
Hammer and Sickle shaped Soviet-era bus stop in Naftalan, Azerbaijan
Carpet pattern decorated Soviet-era bus stop in Neftchala, Azerbaijan. (Photo Credit: Gani Nasirov @ganinasirov)

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