The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a historic centrepiece attraction in the Old City of Baku, Azerbaijan. The place immerses visitors in the ancient heritage of the city dating back to the 15th Century. The historic structures along with the Old City makes it stand out from the surrounding new buildings in modern Baku. Hence, the palace occupies a special and important place in Baku with the juxtaposition of the past and the present connecting the modern city with its history while looking forward into the future.
Being with the palace in the Old City attaches to the visitor a feeling of being transported to the past while being in the heart of present day Baku. The Palace is located within Icheri Sheher, also sometimes known as Old Town or the Inner City. The palace can be reached via taking the metro train to the Icheri Sheher train station, which is a short distance away from the Old City. After that, proceed to walk inside the Old City to find the palace. The Palace is a fairly large historical complex and showcases Baku's ancient architecture and structures for visitors to explore.
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