Bayler Mosque

Beyler Mosque (Bey Mosque) built in1895, was the last mosque built on the territory of the Icherisheher (Old City). Beyler Mosque was built so that, constructive principles of arсhitecture of Europe, East, as well as local architecture were combined (Architectural style come from Europe and called three-type basilica inherent to Catholic churches, was used. Decorative elements used in the upper part of the minaret belong to Western Europe). There is apparent mixed style (eclecticism) clearly demonstrated with motiffs.
There are interesting speculations about the mosque name. So, Baku millionaire Murtuza Mukhtarov, his friend Movsum Khanlarov and other men come to worship in this mosque and the mosque was therefore called “Beyler” mosque by the people.