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House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh

Explore the life and legacy of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh, the founder of Azerbaijani dramaturgy, at his historic house museum in Sheki.

The House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh in Sheki, Azerbaijan, honors the celebrated Azerbaijani writer, playwright, and philosopher in the house where he was born in 1812. It is the first memorial museum opened in Azerbaijan.

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  • 1 M.F.Axundzadə küçəsi, Sheki, AZ

Local tips

  • The museum is easily accessible on foot from the city center.
  • Explore Sheki's charming streets while walking to the museum.
  • Visit during the spring or autumn to avoid crowds and enjoy pleasant weather.
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    The House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh is located at 1 M.F. Axundzadə küçəsi, Sheki. From the central square or the Sheki Khan's Palace, walk along M.A. Rasulzadeh Avenue in a southerly direction. Turn left onto M.F. Axundzadə küçəsi. The museum will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10-15 minutes.

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The House Museum of Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh is located in the historic city of Sheki, Azerbaijan. It stands as a tribute to Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh, a prominent Azerbaijani writer, educator, philosopher, and public figure. Akhundzadeh was the founder of Azerbaijani dramaturgy and literary criticism. The museum comprises two buildings. The first building is the original house where Akhundzadeh was born in 1812. The second building houses exhibits about Akhundzadeh's life and works. The house was built around 1800, in the traditional Sheki architectural style. The museum displays 248 exhibits. Mirza Fatali Akhundzadeh was influenced by the poet Mirza Shafi Vazeh, who introduced him to Western ideas. Akhundzadeh moved to Tiflis (present-day Tbilisi, Georgia) in 1834 and worked as a translator for the Russian Empire. He wrote plays inspired by European styles in the Azeri Turkic language. He also advocated for changing the Azerbaijani writing system to the Latin alphabet.

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