Nizami Mausoleum Monument
Tomb of poet Nizami Ganjavi with ornate mausoleum
In Gəncə, the Nizami Mausoleum marks the tomb of 12th‑century poet Nizami Ganjavi. Visitors come for the memorial architecture, literary history and commemorative exhibits about Azerbaijani poetry.
Nizami Mausoleum at a Glance#
Address: Nizami Ganjavi Square, Ganja, Azerbaijan
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Admission: Free
How to Get to Nizami Mausoleum#
Ganja’s central square is a 15-20 minute walk from Ganja Railway Station and about a 25-30 minute drive from Ganja International Airport. Local buses and marshrutkas stop near Nizami Ganjavi Square; taxis are inexpensive and the route through the city centre is straightforward.
Tips for Visiting Nizami Mausoleum#
- Visit at dawn when maintenance crews are still setting out flowers - the light on the mosaic tiles is best then.
- Walk the adjoining park path to see the Soviet-era plaques and the worn bronze reliefs; the plaque inscriptions are in Azerbaijani and Russian.
- Combine with a visit to Ganja's Javad Khan Street and Shah Abbas Mosque; they are about a 15-20 minute walk apart.
Best Time to Visit Nizami Mausoleum#
Mild seasons (spring and autumn) bring the best light and the fewest visitors; summer will be hot and winter can be snowy and sharp.
Weather & Climate near Nizami Mausoleum#
Nizami Mausoleum's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -2° - 6° | 0° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 2° | 18 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 6° | 26 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 20° - 32° | 26° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 31° | 25° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 26° | 21° | 21 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 5° - 13° | 8° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 3° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
