About this experience
A unique experience - that's how you can briefly describe the essence of this tour. During the city walk, I will reveal to you the secrets of Azerbaijan known to few. I will show you the sights and share facts not found in any guidebook. And then you will visit a 15th-century building, where under the guidance of an experienced master, you will create a jewelry piece.
What to Expect
Let's start with a conversation about the history of the emergence of the city of Baku and its development in the medieval-feudal period. Gradually we will move on to the late 19th - early 20th centuries, cover the events of the Soviet years and our days. And of course, we will visit those places which are said to be better seen once than heard about a hundred times.
Tour Program
- Square in front of the main fortress gate 'Gosha Gala gapy'
- Medieval part of the city: narrow streets, mosques, baths, etc.
- House of Baku Khans
- The Chain House, also known as the Iron House
- Caravanserais 'Multani' and 'Bukhara'
- Maiden Tower
- Bathhouse of Gazi Gahim
- Mugham Theater
- Mohammed Mosque
- Museum of Miniature Books
- Shirvanshahs' Palace Complex
Handmade Beauty
Under the guidance of a jeweler (with over 25 years of work and teaching experience), you will learn the basics of soldering, create the necessary size, and cut out the required details from 925 sterling silver. The master will advise on what to make: a ring, earrings, brooch, cufflinks, tie clip, or bracelet. The teaching methodology is based on the traditions of the old Baku school. Emphasis is placed on Azerbaijani jewelry in filigree and enamel techniques in the national style.
Organizational Details
- Participants in the master class must be over 18 years old
- The duration of the master class is 3 hours
- The master class is paid separately, 40 euros per person. This price includes the cost of 5 grams of silver.
