Shah Abbas Square

Shah Abbas Square is a square located in the historical center of the city of Ganja, Azerbaijan. At one time, it was the main memorial complex of the suburb of the Ganja fortress. The complex of Shah Abbas Square was firstly mentioned in the plan of the Ganja fortress of 1797. This architectural ensemble, located in the center of the suburb, consisted of a mosque, a bathhouse and other buildings. The area, elongated in the northeast and southwest directions with dimensions of 65x320 meters, has an irregular rectangular shape. The Shah Abbas Mosque is located in the narrow southeastern part of the square. The northwestern and southeastern parts of the square are built up with arched buildings used as shops. On the southeast side of the shops, there were several buildings with mixed yards.

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