Ateshgah - Fire Temple

Ateshgah - Fire Temple

Overview

Welcome to Ateshgah - Fire Temple! The temple in its present state was constructed in the 17th-18th centuries. It was built by the Baku-based Hindu community related to Sikhs. However, the history of the Temple is even longer. in the past this was the holy place of Zoroastrians- fire worshippers (approximately beginning of our era). They attributed mystical significance to the inextinguishable fire and came there to worship the religion. As you can see - this country is full of mystics! Why don't you want to touch the magical history of Azerbaijan? 

The Tourist Advice!

We suggest you to visit Ateshgah in evening, to see the fire burning bright in the darkness, so pictures are also more beautiful.

Location:

Baku city, Surakhany area

Working Hours:

 09 AM – 18 PM Everyday

How To Get There:

  1. By the bus: (bus numbers 184) – 30 qepik;

  2. By the taxi: from Torgovy (Nizami street) – ‘’+ -“ 10 AZN.

The Entrance fee:

2 AZN

The Parking fee:

1 AZN

You can also join our Around Baku Tours, where the Ateshgah trip is also included