Maiden Tower - Qız Qalası and Ganjinsky's house from the Primorsky Boulevard side, 1968
Azerbaijan
The Maiden Tower, the main keep of Baku Fortress, offered panoramic views and was also known as "Kala-khonsar" or "Finger Tower." Built in two stages, the first possibly predating Islam, with inscriptions dating to the 12th century. It served as a lighthouse starting June 13, 1858. Visible nearby is the iconic Hajinski House, built in 1906 and expanded in 1912. Commissioned by Azerbaijani oil magnate and philanthropist Isa Bey Hajinski, it was nicknamed the "groom" of the Maiden Tower. General.. Read more »
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