Maiden Tower (Baku) - Wikipedia
The Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız qalası) is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III.
Maiden's Tower - Wikipedia
The Maiden's Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander's Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
Maiden Tower - History and Facts | History Hit
Nov 24, 2020 · Maiden Tower is a famous structure in Baku, Azerbaijan dating back as far as the sixth century and having served as a fortification. Maiden Tower, translated from the Azeri name of Qiz Qalasi, is an iconic eight storey cylindrical tower in Baku’s old city in Azerbaijan.
Maiden Tower (Baku) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free …
The Maiden Tower, also called Giz Galasi, is in the Old City, Baku in Azerbaijan. It is an ancient tower that shows the presence of Zoroastrians, Sassanians, Arabs, Persians, Shirvanis, Ottomans, and Russians. It was built in the 12th century as part of the walled city of Baku. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The tower is one of the ...
The Maiden Tower :: Azərbaycan-UNESCO əlaqələri
The Maiden Tower is a Baku landmark, a much loved symbol of the city and of Azerbaijan. It looms dark and enigmatic, looking out to sea from the southern edge of Baku´s old, walled city, the Icheri Sheher.
The symbol of Baku — Google Arts & Culture
Maiden Tower, the symbol of Baku and Azerbaijan, is a unique monument not only in Azerbaijan, but also in Middle East for rare architectural and constructive structure.
Baku's Maiden Tower: Zoroastrian Legends & Architectural …
May 11, 2023 · Baku’s Maiden Tower is a major architectural and historical landmark in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The tower is rooted deeply in the ancient history of Azerbaijan, but the reason for its design, purpose, and the date of construction remain unknown.
Maiden Tower - icherisheher.gov.az
The Maiden Tower of Baku was built in the cylindrical form on the giant rock inclined towards the coast of the Caspian Sea. An oblong support (buttress) is attached to it from the seaside. The height of the tower on the northern part is 31 m, on the south- 28 m.
Maiden Tower in Azerbaijan: Entry fee, Best time to Visit, Photos ...
The Maiden Tower, additionally called Giz Galasi or Qiz Qalasi, is an extraordinary ancient monument placed inside the coronary heart of Baku, the capital town of Azerbaijan. This iconic cylindrical shape stands tall in the southern part of the …
Maiden Tower: An Enduring Symbol of Baku‘s Resilience
May 27, 2024 · Rising nearly 100 feet (30 meters) above the heart of Baku‘s historic center, the Maiden Tower (Qiz Qalasi) has stood as a silent sentinel over Azerbaijan‘s capital city for centuries. This imposing stone cylinder is one of the country‘s most recognizable landmarks, featured on everything from currency to corporate logos.