Workshop Ali Shamsi — Attraction in Baku City

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A hidden gem in Icherisheher – bold, artistic, and welcoming

I recently stopped by Workshop Ali Shamsi on Kichik Qala Street in Baku’s Old City and was blown away by the incredible lion mural and the creative energy all around.

What I loved:

The lion face mural on the facade is breathtaking—rich in symbolic detail and captivating to look at. It draws in passersby instantly, especially at golden hour when the colors glow. A must for photos.

Quirky installations and whimsical exteriors, like the iconic painted‑faces tree nearby and art pieces adorning the walls, invite one to pause, observe and reflect.

Visitor tips:

Entry is free

Go early or late in the day to avoid photo crowds lining up at the mural.

Bring a camera—inside and out, everything is photogenic.

Highly recommend adding it to your Baku itinerary—a quick visit with lasting...

Beautiful little art studio of the local Azeri artist Ali Shamsi. His work is magnificent and he is very friendly and invites you inside his home to view his artwork. He also gives out small autographs to his guests. His artwork focuses on different things where he uses mixed media. Most of his art work is based on the pomegrante (national fruit of the Azeri) and eyes of cats such as...

Visited the place from the outside only. Looks like a cool art gallery with multiple art pieces. It was my birthday and it was in the end of May - a very windy day. The studio is hidden on one of the streets in the old city of Baku. It has amazing exterior design making it the place to be when in Baku, even just for the sake of taking 100 pictures. If I had more time I'd have visited it...